Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care

Live Well Homecare; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Cardiac Cath RN to provide primary nursing support in the Cardiac Catheterization area. You will work with interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists to assist in diagnosis and treatment, triaging patients and preparing them for procedures.

You will assist during procedures, collect specimens, document, and educate patients on conditions and treatments. The role includes IV starts, medication administration, and on-call responsibilities with rapid

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing.
• Telemetry, ED, or ICU experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Triages patient calls, obtains medical history and vital signs.
• Assists providers during procedures and manages documentation.
• Provides patient education on conditions and treatments.
• Performs IV insertions, administers medications and monitors equipment.
• Supports day-to-day clinic activities and ensures asepsis in procedures.
• Participates in On-Call duties for Level 1 Heart Attack Program with 30-minute response time.

Skills

Telemetry

ED

ICU

Education

Specialty Nursing Training Program

Job description

Role Overview:

The Cardiac Cath RN provides primary nursing support in the Cardiac Catheterization area, working closely with interventional Cardiologists and Electrophysiologists to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

Role Overview:

The Cardiac Cath RN provides primary nursing support in the Cardiac Catheterization area, working closely with interventional Cardiologists and Electrophysiologists to assist in diagnosis and treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Triages patient calls, obtains medical history, vital signs, and prepares patients for examinations.
• Assists providers during procedures, collects specimens, and manages documentation.
• Provides patient education on conditions and treatments, ensuring understanding and compliance.
• Performs IV insertions, administers medications, and monitors diagnostic equipment.
• Supports day-to-day clinic activities, maintains asepsis, and prepares procedure rooms.
• Participates in On-Call duties for Level 1 Heart Attack Program, with response time under 30 minutes.

Qualifications & Skills:

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing; experience with Telemetry, ED, or ICU preferred but not required.

Work Environment:

Clinical setting with responsibilities including equipment maintenance, patient care, and team collaboration. The position involves working standard weekday hours with On-Call rotation for emergency response.