Cath Lab RN - FT- $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403B retirement plan

DailyPay

Referral program

Career growth

Job summary

Trinity Health Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a skilled nurse for the Heart Lab/EPS Lab. You will monitor patients during invasive cardiac procedures, maintain continuous communication with the cardiology team, and ensure patient safety across sedation and critical care tasks.

The role requires a nursing degree from an ACEN/CCNE accredited program, 1 year of critical care experience, BLS certification, and ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Requires ACEN/CCNE accredited nursing program.
• Requires 1 year of critical care experience.
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Must be available for 30-minute on-call response after hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients during invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures for arrhythmias and cardiovascular status changes.
• Communicate with the invasive Cardiologist to ensure patient safety and accurate diagnosis.
• Follow policy for care during invasive procedures including sedation, monitoring, documentation and vitals.
• Review history, labs, EKGs, and imaging to correlate with invasive procedure protocol.
• Demonstrate competency in ACLS/BCLS procedures and respond to emergencies as required.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

ACEN/CCNE accredited nursing program

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life.

• We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
• Retirement savings program with employer matching

Job Summary

• Monitors patients during invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures for arrhythmias, cardiovascular status change, pain, mental status change. Intervenes appropriately
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the invasive Cardiologist throughout the procedure to facilitate patient safety, treatment and diagnosis.
• Initiates and follows Holy Cross Hospital policy regarding care during invasive procedure inclusive of conscious sedation and monitoring of oxygen saturation, respiratory status, circulatory status, mental status and vital signs. Documents results accurately.
• Systematically reviews history and physical, EKG, lab values and chest x-ray, and correlates invasive procedure protocol with patients physiologic status. Performs a cardiovascular assessment of all patients admitted to the Heart Lab / EPS Lab and communicates abnormal findings to Invasive Cardiologist and fellow team members
• Initiates and/or maintains IV therapy in Invasive Laboratory providing a line for routine and emergency Pharmacological interventions
• Continuously monitors ECG for abnormalities and reports emergent or urgent rhythms to Invasive Cardiologist and other team members.
• Communicates effectively with monitor team member to accurately and thoroughly document pertinent data during the procedure; including physical assessment of patient, medication administration, hemodynamics, procedural findings, and recommended treatment.
• Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with patient throughout the procedure to facilitate patient comfort, emotional support, reassurance and safety
• Demonstrates working knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and the ACLS protocols
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of procedures performed by acquiring relative continuing education, seeking learning opportunities within the field of Invasive Cardiology Practices radiation safety according to principles of ALARA and Time, Distance, Shielding.
• Demonstrates clinical competency wit IABP with some supervision.
• Demonstrates clinical competency with blood glucose monitoring and quality control techniques
• Demonstrates the ability to draw blood for ACT monitoring and is skilled at running samples. Demonstrates clinical competency with ACT monitoring and quality control techniques.
• Demonstrates clinical competency with sheath removal and can verbally state the potential hazards associated with this procedure.
• Responds quickly and appropriately in emergency situations requiring BCLS and/or ACLS. Is effective with ACLS prcedures (i.e., Bag/mask ventilation, CPR, defibrillator operation, medication administration) with some supervision.
• Demonstrates clinical competency with the administration of IV moderate sedation.
• Verbalizes correct drug dosages, knowledge of drug actions, contraindications, etc., must have knowledge of reversal agents and their administration

This is a Full time position on day shift with benefits. Please visit our Career Center Home Page for more about our benefits.

• Day 1 benefits, no waiting period! Comprehensive benefit packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities
• Trinity Health offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited (ACEN/CCNE) school of professional nursing.
• One year critical care experience.
• One year previous diagnostic/invasive cardiac cath lab/EP and/or recovery experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• This position requires a 30 minute response time for on call emergencies for after hours and weekends.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.