Cardiovascular Specialist (RN), Cardiac Cath Lab

Overview

The Cardiovascular Specialist will deliver exceptional and streamlined patient care during Cardiac Catheterization procedures. This will involve multifaceted responsibilities, including but not limited to physiologic monitoring, circulating, scrubbing, and other duties aligned with their licensure, certification, and registration requirements. 
 
Position Highlights

• Shift Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm -  Call one night a week and every 5th weekend.
• Location: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Winston-Salem Campus
• Sign-On Bonus: This position qualifies for a $10,000 sign on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements.

What We Offer

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work. 
• Generous PTO: Accrue up to 200 hours/year starting, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Looking to get certified? We cover the costs of 183 different nursing certifications from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).  
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a Bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
• Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,500 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
• Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. 
• Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
• Relocation Assistance: Specific conditions apply.

What You’ll Need

• Graduate of Accredited Nursing or Radiologic Technology Program (BSN preferred)
• Current NC RN License or ARRT certification
• Completion of Cardiovascular Interventional Program or minimum of 2 years of Cardiovascular Specialist experience
• Proficient in procedure room roles (Circulator, Recorder, Scrubbing)
• CPR certification upon hire; ACLS certification within 90 days
• Professional communication skills with diverse age groups
• Analytical skills for scheduling, equipment, and instruction comprehension. 

Job Responsibilities (Not Limited To)

1. Emergency Preparedness: Ensure emergency equipment and supplies are always ready; Recognize and respond to potential emergency situations as needed.
2. Ensure Safe & Therapeutic Environment: Promote safety practices & standards, maintain knowledge of equipment operation, adhere to equipment safety guidelines & report any malfunctions.
3. Record Keeping: Complete & maintain accurate departmental records and logs in a timely manner by entering patient data and charges into electronic system, and safeguard patient privacy & confidentiality.
4. Communication: Maintain professional relationship with patients, families, and colleagues through effective communication and responsiveness; sensitively address conflicts & concerns as needed.
5. *On-Call: Rarely in Cardiac Cath Lab environment, but as needed, provides emergency coverage.
6. Patient Care: Monitor & evaluate patient stability during procedures, administer medications & treatments under supervision, and assist with advanced procedures.
7. Education & Consultation: Offer mentorship and support to co-workers & trainees, participate in Continuing Education & in-service opportunities, and performs / maintains assigned point-of-care testing and annual competencies.
8. Age-Specific Care: Provide age-appropriate care considering physical, mental, and developmental factors; Regularly update knowledge on age-specific guidelines.