Registered Nurse

Ascension seeks a Registered Nurse for our Cath Lab to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures. In this role, you will prepare and support patients through all phases of care, assist physicians during complex cardiac interventions, and closely monitor vital signs, sedation, and hemodynamic status. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, uphold strict safety and infection control standards, and educate patients and families on recovery and long-term cardiac health. Ascension offers robust professional development, a supportive culture, and opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care before, during, and after cardiac catheterization procedures
• Administer and monitor medications, sedation, and hemodynamic status during procedures
• Prepare cath lab equipment, supplies, and sterile fields according to protocols
• Assist physicians with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures
• Perform and document patient assessments, care plans, and outcomes in the EMREducate patients and families on procedures, recovery, and ongoing cardiac care
• Respond to emergencies, including arrhythmias and hemodynamic instability
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and safety
• Adhere to infection control, radiation safety, and quality standards
• Participate in on-call rotation and support continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Cardiac catheterization procedures
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Moderate sedation administration
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Acute cardiac patient assessment
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documentation
• Sterile technique and infection control
• IV therapy and medication administration
• Emergency response and ACLS protocols
• Radiation safety practices