Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab - Pre & Post

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

Job Summary

Cardiac Catheterization Lab Pre and Post Registered Nurse is responsible for providing quality care to patients during the pre and post cardiac catheterization in accordance with department and hospital policy. The RN plans, directs and coordinates the pre and post care of the cardiac catheterization patient. The RN performs procedures such as TEE, Cardioversions and Loop recorders. Coordinates care with providers on the inpatient and outpatient services.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Prepares patients for a cardiac catheterization and EP cases. Reviews health history and medications.
2. Notifies Cardiac interventionalist of any concerns with the patient.
3. Cares for the Post Op cardiac catheterization and EP patients.
4. Interprets 12 lead EKG.
5. Performs TEE, Cardioversions and Loop recorders according to hospital policy.
6. Proficient in all clinical systems and data entry.
7. Ensures individual patient’s rights including the right to confidentiality, privacy, dignity, safety, and comfort.
8. Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster, or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
9. Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in services and/or reading journals.
10. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

BSN preferred and a minimum 3 years of direct experience caring for cardiac patients such as CCU or dedicated cardiac floor. ACLS certification required. Proficiency in 12 lead EKG interpretation required. RI State RN Licensure required.

The job is typically required to perform work through eye/hand/foot coordination most of a normal workday.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE)and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.