Overview

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.

Responsibilities

As our Cath Lab Nurse at Mercy General Hospital, you’ll care for patients who may have life-threatening cardiac events or conditions.

You’ll never have the same day twice as your patients’ needs evolve. That’s why you must be adaptable and detail-oriented, observing vitals and reporting the warning signs early to our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, EKG techs, and other cardiovascular professionals.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to go the extra mile for your patients and your strong assessment skills. To further support your nursing career, we offer continuing education opportunities to help you advance your clinical nursing skills.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Position Summary:

• Caring for patients pre, intra and post cardiac invasive procedures.

• Ensuring the safety of patients experiences sedation during and after procedures to prevent unexpected or adverse reactions.

• You will develop the skill set to manage very acute and complex cardiovascular patients

Holidays/weekends and call required

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• One (1) year of RN Cath lab experience with demonstrated knowledge of cardiac rhythms, basic 12-lead ECG interpretation and cardiac hemodynamics.

• Current California RN license

• BLS certification

• ACLS certification

Pay Range

$82.88 - $82.88 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.