Charge Nurse Board Runner Cardio Lab Lebanon Days

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Organization:

Cardio Cath Lab

Job Summary:

The Charge Nurse/Board Runner is responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe and effective patient care within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This role provides leadership, staff supervision, and development, ensuring the implementation of policies, resource allocation, and adherence to quality standards. The CSL collaborates with clinical teams to maintain a positive work environment and supports patient care excellence.

Shift
Monday-Friday 4x 10-hour shifts; 8am-4:30pm with a set schedule. No Call.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides clinical consultation and support to Cath Lab staff, overseeing clinical quality efforts, including audits of protocols and surgical processes.

• Collaborates with the Cath Lab Manager/Director to maintain quality care standards as required by departmental protocols and regulatory agencies.

• Ensures availability and readiness of supplies, equipment, and stock; addresses equipment needs, failures, or inventory issues to minimize disruptions in patient care.

• Supports the professional development of staff by identifying learning needs, collaborating with the preceptor team and clinical educator, and assisting with orientation and ongoing training.

• Assists primary physicians in performing procedures, preparing equipment, reviewing patient history, and providing first-assist support during procedures.

• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely post-procedure data documentation in alignment with Cath Lab and hospital protocols.

• Supervises, trains and oversees departmental staff.

• Schedules employees to ensure effective use of resources. Consults with Manager or Director on staffing issues.

• Assists with and contributes to performance evaluations and goal setting.

• Assists in managing departmental budget ensuring cost-effective operations while maintain high quality service.

• Monitors expenditures, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.

• May contribute to evaluation and implementation of new technologies to enhance operational efficiency.

• May contribute to development of departmental policies, procedures and protocols.

• Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory bodies.

• May participate in audits, inspections and accreditation processes as applicable.

• Follows established quality control practices to ensure accuracy, consistency and safety.

• Works closely with leadership teams to coordinate and improve service delivery.

• Stays up-to-date with industry advancements, new technologies, and regulatory changes.

• May work in a staff role, when required. Ensures that duties and responsibilities are fulfilled while meeting all competencies established for that job.

• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

 Our Nursing Philosophy:  

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. 

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimburseme