PRN RN Cardiovascular Holding - University Heart
Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00049344 Job
Category: Nursing Organization: Cardiovascular Holding and EP Lab
Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: PRN RN Cardiovascular
Holding - University Heart Job Summary: To provide quality nursing
care through application of the nursing process and established
guidelines for nursing practices. Specializes and assists in the
care of patient undergoing diagnosis and interventional
cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac. Catheterization,
angioplasties and the insertion of pacemakers. This job profile may
require call subject to the department's discretion. Education &
Experience Must be licensed as RN for one (1) year. Two (2) years
of RN experience in specified area preferred. BSN preferred.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Valid RN
license, ACLS and/or PALS required, can be obtained within the
first ninety (90) days in the position. Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and
protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal
skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and
programs. Ability to work in a team environment. Must possess
technical skills required to handle catheters, wires, etc, while
maintaining aseptic technique within sterile field. Must maintain
clinical competency in routine circulating and scrub duties
according to AORN standards and established policies and procedures
of cardiovascular services. Responsibilities Provides direct
patient care for pediatric through geriatric patients undergoing
invasive cardiac/vascular procedures and for patients in critical,
life threatening, emergency situations. Assists in the efficient
operations of the procedural and post-procedural areas optimizing
the use of resources to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
Utilizes equipment unique to cardiovascular services, including
intravascular ultrasound, angiojet, fractional flow reserve,
cryocath, rotational ahtrectomy, and site rite ultrasound systems,
balloon pumps, and radio frequency ablation used during the care of
patients. Documents, observes and, communicates patient's social,
clinical, demographic, and hemodynamic information in the pre,
intra, and post procedure areas for diagnostic and interventional
cases. Compiles and disseminates appropriate patient medical
information. Analyzes and interprets EKG tracings and notes
changes. Maintains sterile field and aseptic technique during
intra-procedure diagnostic and interventional cases. Assembles the
necessary supplies and equipment for scheduled and emergency
procedures in a timely manner. Assists the physician with the use
of instruments, supplies, and equipment. Documents the
administration of procedural sedation. Serves as a preceptor for
procedural sedation for other registered nurses throughout the
adult and pediatric services. Participates in procedural sedation
committee meetings. Verifies the accuracy of "point of care" lab
equipment through the utilization of pre-established quality
controls. Checks all emergency equipment, including biphasic
defibrillator, crash cart, and temporary pacemaker generator.
Maintains knowledge of supply location, care, and use for the
cardiac/vascular area. Managers supply inventory levels and
communicates supply usage and needs to the heart station buyer.
Reports appropriate patient information according to the hospital
policy and procedure upon patient transfer to the next level of
care. Participates in annual radiation safety competency evaluation
and annual inspections, complies with hospital radiation safety
practices. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical and
Environmental Demands Requires constant handling or working with
potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous
conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne
pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic
chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations,
constant working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled
hours, constant activities subject to significant volume changes of
a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to
precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending,
occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, constant
crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling,
constant reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing,
occasional twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%,
frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Time Type: Part
time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No Pay Class: Hourly FTE %: 0
Work Shift: Rotating Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job
Posting Date: 03/27/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no
date specified):
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