RN (Cardiac Cath Laboratory)

Company: Tidelands Health
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

RN (Cardiac Cath Laboratory)

Posted Date

5 months ago (5/19/2020 2:15 PM)

Job ID

2020-7584

Type

Full Time, Non-Exempt

Location

US-SC-Myrtle Beach Area

Shift

Weekday - Days

Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing care based on standards of care and professional nursing practice; accountable for the outcomes of nursing care delivered.

Education: Must meet (1) one of the following (4) four criteria:

For external applicants (individuals not currently employed by GHS):

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Degree received from an education institution accredited by National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) preferred OR;

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required with proof of acceptance into a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree educational program, and must complete BSN program and present proof of obtainment of BSN within 3 years of hire date. (The 3 year time period does not restart if transfer occurs to additional RN licensed positions during tenure. Employees who meet this criteria will be required to review and sign a memo of understanding indicating due date to achieve BSN)

For internal GHS applicants seeking a position transfer (individuals currently employed by GHS):

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Degree received from an education institution accredited by National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) preferred OR;

GHS licensed nurse in current position requiring RN license per the job description with a hire date prior to July 1, 2012 who has an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) and must complete BSN program and present proof of obtainment of BSN within 4 years of transfer date to new position. (The 4 year time period does not restart if transfer occurs to additional RN licensed positions during the 4 year period. Employees who meet this criteria will be required to review and sign a memo of understanding indicating due date to achieve BSN)

Experience:

Critical care experience preferred.

Previous Interventional Cath Lab nursing experience highly preferred.

Licensure and certification:

Current and in good standing RN Licensure with South Carolina Board of Nursing.

American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the GHS Staff Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the GHS Staff Development Office are approved by Staff development on a case by case basis). BLS Recertification is required every two years.

ACLS preferred

Special Skills:

Ability to works with patients, families, physicians and other health care providers with a high level of customer service orientation required.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Agility Testing (PAT) rating of “ Medium ” While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally , and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently , and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and will be measured by post offer PAT test. May be exposed to infectious specimens, diseases, and soiled laundry.

As our region’s largest health care provider, Tidelands Health is dedicated to keeping the communities we serve healthy and active, inside and outside of the hospital. Ours is a singular commitment: Better health begins here.

Tidelands Health is three hospitals and more than 40 outpatient locations that stretch from North Myrtle Beach to Hemingway. More than 200 physicians and 1,800 employee partners are working side by side with our patients to transform the health of our region -- promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health.

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

In 2002, Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital opened in Murrells Inlet to accommodate the needs of the population in the fastest-growing northern reaches of our system’s service area. Rated one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery by Healthgrades in 2015, Tidelands Waccamaw holds Joint Commission certifications in childbirth and joint replacement and is an advanced primary stroke center. Tidelands Waccamaw is a Pathway to Excellence designated hospital signifying the facility as a best-in-class work environment for nursing professionals.

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital is where the Tidelands Health organization began more than 60 years ago. Steady, intentional, forward-thinking reinvestment in the facility has built a leading center of wide-ranging medical care in our community. Tidelands Georgetown is an advanced primary stroke center, an accredited chest pain center and a designated baby-friendly hospital. The facility is also a Pathway to Excellence designated hospital.

Tidelands Waccamaw Rehabilitation Hospital

Tidelands Waccamaw Rehabilitation Hospital is a hospital within a hospital, located inside Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. It is the region’s only inpatient rehabilitation facility, providing concentrated physical, occupational and speech therapy for acute patients. The rehabilitation hospital is one of a select few facilities in South Carolina accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Two cancer treatment centers

Tidelands Health was the first to bring radiation therapy to Georgetown County when we opened the Francis B. Ford Cancer Treatment Center in 2004. And the system’s cancer treatment options have expanded at Tidelands Waccamaw Cancer Center in Murrells Inlet. Striving to deliver even greater quality cancer care, Tidelands Health is a member of the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center’s Research Network, providing access to clinical trials research across the state.

Tidelands NextStep Services

Tidelands NextStep Services is a network of more than a dozen rehabilitation, pain management and wound care facilities easing the pain and restoring the mobility of Tidelands residents. The highly trained therapists and specialists at NextStep provide the therapies, care and compassion so vital to complete rehabilitation and healing.

Primary and specialty care

Tidelands Health Group is our growing network of primary and specialty care physicians specializing in areas such as family medicine, dermatology, gastroenterology, oncology, orthopedics, women’s health and general surgery. These physician practices continue to grow to meet the evolving needs of patients in Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg counties.

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