Utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver comprehensive nursing care to Cath Lab patients in a safe and proficient manner, in accordance with individual patient needs. Provides guidance and supervision of Cath Lab personnel as needed. Assumes Charge responsibilities when necessary. Assist in all procedural set up to facilitate schedule flow. Functions in all Cath Lab roles such as scrub assist and hemodynamic monitoring as needed. Acts as patient advocate within the hospital environment.
What you will do in this position: - Performs thorough patient assessments, provides care based on needs, and documents accurately according to hospital policy.
- Educates patients and families appropriately, considering age-related needs, and verifies understanding.
- Delivers direct patient care following standards of practice; executes physician orders promptly and accurately (including verbal/phone orders).
- Monitors patient condition, prioritizes care, communicates changes, and maintains confidentiality.
- Manages assigned patients, supports team members, and ensures continuity of care through clear reporting.
- Administers medications, IV therapy, and performs procedures (e.g., post-cath care, sheath removal, venipuncture).
- Operates and maintains medical equipment, including crash carts and monitoring systems.
- Demonstrates competency in emergency response (BLS/code procedures) and sterile/aseptic techniques.
- Assists during procedures (scrub, monitor, table support) and ensures radiation safety compliance.
- Coordinates patient care across departments and assists with scheduling, transport, and room turnover.
- Maintains accurate billing, documentation (including pacemaker data), and inventory/supplies.
- Participates in quality control, data collection, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Communicates effectively with staff, patients, and physicians.
- Works independently, solves problems, and assists in conflict resolution.
- Supports unit operations, floats when needed, and adheres to safety protocols ("Patients First").
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
What qualifications you will need:- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- (RN) Registered Nurse
- Associate Degree
- 2 years critical care experience in nursing preferred Cath Lab or cardiac nursing experience preferred.
BenefitsSt. David's South Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.St. David's South Austin Medical Center, is a 368-bed acute care hospital within
St. David's HealthCare, offering comprehensive specialty and sub-specialty services. Key programs include a nationally accredited oncology program featuring the region's only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program; a Level II trauma center; advanced cardiac, stroke, and orthopedic services; full-service maternity and newborn care; and four community emergency centers in Bee Cave and Bastrop.
The facility is affiliated with the
Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, providing advanced robotic capabilities for orthopedics, open heart and lung procedures, complex GI surgery, surgical oncology, general and colorectal surgery, and urology. It was also among the first hospitals in Central Texas to integrate CT imaging with robotics for early lung cancer detection.
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Cath Lab opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.
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