Cath Lab/EP Registered Nurse

Company: Denver Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

We are For Life's Journey....Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.These are at the core of every employee at Denver Health. Wearing our badge tells everyone, "I'm here for you no matter what."Our high acuity Cath/EP Lab team provides excellent care and takes pride in superior cardiac skills. We want you to share our passion for quality care and have a long and rewarding career at our facility. We provide our community with the latest and most technologically advanced catheter procedures including, but not limited to: transradial approach coronary procedures, peripheral vascular procedures, CTOs, Impella, and IABP. Our Electrophysiology Lab is just as innovative with CARTO, EP Med System, ESI Mapping, Watchman, PVI ablations and many other clinical modalities improving patients' lives. Our Cath/EP Lab RNs assist the physicians with the safe performance of cardiology procedures primarily in the circulating role. Our ideal candidate must have strong knowledge of cardiac medications, EKG, be able to provide conscious sedation, support an anesthesiologist with general anesthesia and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Our RNs analyze, use, and care for diverse technical equipment, supplies, while maintaining accurate records as necessary.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance and accrediting body standards.
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
• Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
• Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards.
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly. Computers and Technology:
  • Microsoft Office Suite required.
  • EPIC documentation preferred.Education:
    • Completion of an accredited nursing education program that is accredited and satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses.
    • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Experience:At least one-year RN experience in a Cath Lab or CVICU.Credentials:
      • Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the State of Colorado or a participating compact state. National board certification is a preference and encouraged for staff nurses.
      • BLS from American Heart Association or Red Cross required.
      • ACLS from American Heart Association required. *Specialty certifications as required/recommended per unit. All Certifications and Licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.Location: Main Hospital Pavilion AShift: Days, 4 - 10 hr shifts, 7:00am - 5:30pm, rotating weekends. 8-10 call shifts per month.Work Type: Full timePay Range:Minimum: 30.53Midpoint: 38.22Maximum: 45.87***Plus 14% Select Service Differential AND highly competitive on-call/shift differentials, along with a robust benefits package unmatched in the Denver area! ***All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Required
        Preferred

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        • Customer Service

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