Registered Nurse (RN) / Cardiac Observation

The registered nurse in the Cardiac Observation Unit provides a high level of care for patients undergoing catheterization procedures. This role involves evaluating assigned patients, planning, implementing, and documenting nursing care, as well as assisting physicians during examinations and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Admit patients and prepare them for catheterization procedures, including completing pre-procedure checklists, starting IVs, and preparing access sites.
• Prepare patients for Cardioversions (CV) and Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE).
• Recover patients following catheterization who received conscious sedation.
• Perform bedside procedures, including sedation, circulation, and documentation for CV and TEE.
• Discharge patients with appropriate teaching, documentation, and physical discharge processes.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in Arizona or a compact state.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience in PACU, ICU, telemetry, cardiac catheterization lab, or surgery center may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Work Schedule:

This position requires varying shifts, typically consisting of three 12-hour shifts. Call requirements include weekend coverage approximately every four to six weeks.

We take pride in providing excellent care, especially for high-risk, high-acuity patients, and achieving superior patient outcomes.