OverviewnnCath Lab Specialty Registered Nurse, Heart Cath Labnn$5,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNsnnFull Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day ShiftnnParkwest Overview:nnHeadquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer.nnParkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.nnIn addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report ( as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.nnKnoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!nnCombine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.nnHeart Cath Lab:nnThe mission of the Heart Catheterization Laboratory is to provide a comprehensive quality of care approach for individuals requiring emergency and non-emergency cardiovascular procedures.nnThe Heart Catheterization Laboratory offers the services of diagnostic and interventional coronary procedures, diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures, cardiac device implant procedures, and diagnostic and interventional peripheral vascular procedures.nnWe perform procedures in 2 electrophysiology rooms, 3 heart cath labs, 1 peripheral vascular lab, and the hybrid operating room are all part of the Parkwest Heart Cath Lab. Staff members are expected to learn all roles within their scope of practice to allow for greater staffing flexibility and enhanced productivity.nnOur expert cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons work very closely with highly trained RNs, RTs, and registered cardiovascular invasive specialists (RCIS) to deliver excellent patient care.nnOur team members work Monday – Friday, and we run call teams on weekends and holidays.nnWe offer a variety of work schedules ranging from five 8 hour shifts, four 10 hour days, and three-12 hour shifts with on call requirednnPosition Summary:nnProvides nursing services to Cardiac Catheterization Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices; sets-up electrical and hemodynamic transducers and amplifiers; records and obtains hemodynamic, electrical and angiographic data; assesses patient during invasive cardiac procedures and delivers therapy as required. Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals.nnRecruiter:Angelica Adams || || 865-374-5405nnResponsibilitiesnnPrepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.nnObtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.nnAttends to patient needs during cardiac studies.nnDevelops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient.nnAdministers intravenous and oral medications to patients.nnAssists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.nnPrecepts/trains new employees/students in the techniques of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology.nnMonitors patient’s vital signs during and after cardiovascular procedures.nnParticipates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.nnCompletes nursing history if appropriate.nnAssesses learning needs of patient and family, develops and initiates teaching plan.nnCollaborates with interdisciplinary team members.nnPossesses clinical expertise and knowledge of unit to resolve complex physician issues without oversight or supervision.nnResponds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customer’s needs.nnProvides 9 credit hours of in-service per year.nnServes as a member of an established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings.nnFunctions as a role model to peers by cross-training other departments and serving as a resource person.nnCompletes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.nnPerforms a variety of special projects and assignments relating to primary responsibility.nnFollows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.nnPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested.nnQualificationsnnMinimum Education:nnNone specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.nnMinimum Experience:nnThree (3) years of Cath Lab experience required and clinical expertise and knowledge for structural heart, high risk PTCI, peripheral vascular, carotid intervention, T-car, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablations, and cardiac resynchronization management as demonstrated by observation and documented on a competency checklist.nnLicensure Requirement:nnValid RN license with State of TN; ACLS and CPR certification required.nnRN licensennApply/SharennJob Title CATH LAB SPECIALTY RNnnID 4083569nnFacility Parkwest Medical CenternnDepartment Name HEART CATH LAB