Angio/Cath Lab Nurse Specialist — Day Shift

Stamford Health; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance day one

Wellness programs

PTO accruals

403b pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-site parking

Train station shuttle

Childcare partnership

Job summary

Stamford Health is seeking a Fulltime Nurse Specialist Angio CATH LAB for the Cath Lab Unit. The role is a day shift with (4) 10-hour shifts and a restricted on-call requirement for STEMI, reporting within 30 minutes.

The Angio-Specialist will assess cardiovascular patients, supervise unit activities, and provide pre/post procedural care. Stamford Health offers competitive salary, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Connecticut.
• BCLS and ACLS required.
• Moderate Sedation competency required.
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience.
• Maintain a minimum of 6 contact hours annually.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide care for patients pre, intra and post procedures for all cardiac and vascular procedures.
• Develop and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
• Collaborate with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated.
• Provide education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Act as preceptor to new staff when requested.
• Responsible for taking on call per department’s needs.
• Proficient in the management patients undergoing cardiac, peripheral vascular and Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Proficient in the management of elective and emergency procedures.
• Basic Electrophysiology.
• Competent in the administration of Moderate sedation
• Competent in utilizing the Hemodynamic System for monitoring and documentation purposes.
• Competent in the use of the AVOX, ACT machine and the Balloon Pump.
• Maintain par levels of supplies collaborative with Cardiovascular Technologists.
• Competent in the use of IVUS
• Competent in the use of Pressure Wire (FFR)

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient assessment

On-call readiness

Education

RN licensure CT

Job description

Stamford Health is seeking a Fulltime Nurse Specialist Angio CATH LAB for the Cath Lab Unit. The role is a day shift with (4) 10-hour shifts and a restricted on-call requirement for STEMI, reporting within 30 minutes.

The Angio-Specialist will assess cardiovascular patients, supervise unit activities, and provide pre/post procedural care. Stamford Health offers competitive salary, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional development.