Registered Nurse – Cardiac Care

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN to provide specialty nursing support in the cath lab, collaborating with interventional cardiologists and electrophysiologists to aid in diagnosis and treatment.

Responsibilities include triaging calls, assisting during procedures, IV insertions, and patient education, with on-call duties for rapid emergency response. Requires a nursing specialty program graduate; Telemetry/ED/ICU experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Telemetry

ICU experience

Education

Specialty Training Program in Nursing

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.

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.