US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Registered Nurse to join our team at Birmingham Heart Clinic ASC in Birmingham, AL.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents the daily care of assigned patients.
• Identifies actual and potential nursing diagnoses/patient care needs; develops and individualizes care plan and revises plan of care as needed.
• Competently and independently plans, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care activities according to skill level and work complexity.
• Executes physician orders for all assigned patients. Administers medications and treatments and delivers culturally congruent and specialty-appropriate competent nursing care under policies, procedures, and standards in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Competently and independently performs routine technical procedures/skills in an assigned specialty area: Cath Lab and EP procedures
• Competently demonstrates knowledge and skills to perform Cath Lab and EP procedures and utilize equipment
• Independently capable of performing different aspects of responsibilities within the department, such as circulator, monitor, scrub, and recovery area personnel.
• Identifies patient safety concerns and reports appropriately; addresses immediate safety concerns appropriately.
• Competently and consistently completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation on all patient, unit, and ASC records (including care delivery and telephone patient-related interactions).
• Demonstrates competent knowledge and skills to interpret and respond to patient data and hemodynamic responses throughout all phases of care: pre-, intra-, and post-Cath and EP procedures
• Competent in identifying cardiac rhythms, waveforms, and abnormal ranges and taking appropriate intervention
• Competently demonstrates knowledge and competency in the use of medications, including cardiac medications, emergency drugs, moderate sedation, and reversal agents
• Competently and consistently produces accurate and concise documentation of the procedural event, including monitoring per the moderate sedation policy
• Other duties assigned include quality control and assurance audits, environmental rounds, supply management, and any tasks deemed necessary by the center's director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in state where ASC is located.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Saving (ACLS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) are required.
• RN degree from an accredited school.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
• Cardiovascular certifications such as CVRN II or higher, CCRN, RCIS, and RCES are preferred.

About Birmingham, AL:

Birmingham blends history, culture, and a growing job market. The city offers a mix of urban energy and Southern charm. Residents enjoy outdoor spaces, great food, and an affordable cost of living. It’s a welcoming place with something for everyone.