Register Nurse - Cath Lab

The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory RN works at the top of their licensure and provides direct nursing care to patients consulted to the medical Cath-lab service. The RN provides care for the Veteran in the Cath-Lab Suite and supports Cardiac, Electrophysiology, Vascular and interventional radiology nursing team as needed. S/he works under the clinical guidance of the Cath Lab Cardiologist and Cardiology fellows; in support of the Interventional Radiologist and Vascular providers.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides direct patient care to the patients undergoing diagnostic, interventional, coronary, peripheral, and electrophysiology studies. Provide nursing support via care management, scheduling and use of Veterans Video Connect (VVC) capabilities to communication and provide care coordination and management. Cardiac Catheterization Lab is staffed with registered nurses for monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating. Prepares, monitors, and recovers patients prior to, and following, invasive Cardiac Cath/EP Lab procedures, including continuous ECG and hemodynamic monitoring, identification of cardiac arrhythmias, response to medications, titration of vasoactive IV medications, and hemodynamic assist devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps and ventricular assist devices. Administers moderate sedation with appropriate patient monitoring, assessment, and documentation. Consistently assists with the maintenance of equipment and inventory Assess procedures rooms and pre-procedure/recovery area for equipment functioning and readiness before procedures and patient care. Obtains supplies for individual cases and assures all appropriate needs of the patient care team are met. Hemodynamically monitor, position, and assist patients during procedures and perform immediate post-procedural recovery care. Demonstrate proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring, management/support of intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) insertion and operation, electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation, moderate sedation administration, and hemodynamic/cardiac medication/drip administration. Administers medications, including ACLS medications, anticoagulants, sedatives, pain medications, antibiotics, and hemodynamic medications/drips. Conducts quality control procedures on equipment. Follows strict adherence to sterile technique, infection control, and safety practices. Maintains knowledge of the functioning of all technological equipment in the Cath lab, including, but not limited to the transvenous pacemakers and the IABP VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 07:00- 17:30/Variable Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.