Cardiac Cath Lab RN — Advanced Cardio Care

Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiology Cath Lab to provide direct care before, during, and after invasive cardiovascular procedures. The RN will assess patients, prep procedures, monitor recovery, and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced lab environment.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing, active NY RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Onsite 10-hour day shifts with occasional STEMI call, competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing.
• Active New York State RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications (completed by end of orientation).

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and families, whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex and quickly recognizes normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status based on past clinical experience.
• Plans for care of patients, demonstrating the ability to effectively prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs. Involves patients and families in establishing care goals.
• Demonstrates competence in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of patients and families. Demonstrates initiative in remaining current on CMC policies, procedures and standards. Acts as a resource to peers.
• Interventions for the attainment of care goals reflect resourceful involvement of CMC health team members. Facilitates the linking of patients and families with other disciplines and services as needed.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, prioritizing both planned and unplanned events, and proactively addressing potential and actual problems. Demonstrates the ability to initiate treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of standing orders and Adult Advanced Life Support protocols.
• Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care delivery to the CHI patient. Maintains and monitors radiation safety with Team.

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Active New York State RN license

BLS, ACLS (completed by end of orientation)

Job description

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiology Cath Lab to provide direct care before, during, and after invasive cardiovascular procedures. The RN will assess patients, prep procedures, monitor recovery, and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced lab environment.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing, active NY RN license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. Onsite 10-hour day shifts with occasional STEMI call, competitive pay and benefits are offered.