Cardiac Cath Lab RN: Pre/Post Care & Procedures

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Lab Pre and Post Registered Nurse to provide quality care for patients undergoing pre and post cardiac catheterization. The RN will plan, direct and coordinate pre/post care, and work with inpatient and outpatient teams, performing procedures such as TEE, cardioversions and loop recorders.

Requires BSN preferred, 3 years cardiac patient care experience, ACLS certification, and RI State RN Licensure.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification required.
• Proficiency in 12-lead EKG interpretation.
• Direct experience caring for cardiac patients (CCU or dedicated cardiac floor) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for cardiac catheterization and EP cases, reviewing health history and medications.
• Notifies Cardiac interventionalist of patient concerns.
• Cares for Post-Op cardiac catheterization and EP patients.
• Interprets 12-lead EKG.
• Performs TEE, cardioversions and loop recorders per policy.
• Proficient in clinical systems and data entry.

Skills

ACLS certification

12-lead EKG interpretation

Cardiac care experience

Education

BSN preferred

RI State RN Licensure

Job description

Care New England is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Lab Pre and Post Registered Nurse to provide quality care for patients undergoing pre and post cardiac catheterization. The RN will plan, direct and coordinate pre/post care, and work with inpatient and outpatient teams, performing procedures such as TEE, cardioversions and loop recorders.

Requires BSN preferred, 3 years cardiac patient care experience, ACLS certification, and RI State RN Licensure.