Registered Nurse Cardiology - Cath Lab

Cayuga Medical Center; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse will provide direct care for patients undergoing noninvasive cardiac testing and invasive cardiovascular procedures in the Cayuga Heart and Vascular Cath Lab. The role includes pre-procedural screening, procedural prep and recovery, and intra-procedural support.

Assess patient needs, educate families, monitor hemodynamic data, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The position requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced setting, and commitment to

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited RN program is required.
• Current NYS licensure as a registered nurse.
• ACLS and BLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families, prioritize nursing care and respond to needs.
• Plan for care with patients and families, setting goals.
• Demonstrate competence in implementing technical skills and stay current with policies.
• Coordinate care with the health team and link patients with needed services.
• Evaluate care effectiveness and document outcomes per standards.
• Demonstrate critical thinking to initiate treatments and actions as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and maintain radiation safety.
• Shift is 7am-5pm, 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts with after-hours STEMI call.

Skills

NYS RN licensure

ACLS

BLS

Cardiology knowledge

Critical care experience

Education

Graduation from accredited RN program

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse-Cayuga Heart and Vascular-Cath Lab

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The Professional Registered Nurse will practice at the height of their scope to provide direct care for patients and families undergoing noninvasive cardiac testing and invasive cardiovascular procedures. Care provided will include pre-procedural/appointment screening, procedural prep and recovery, and all aspects of the intra-procedural period. The Professional Registered Nurse will maintain a strong working knowledge of the physiological processes of the cardiovascular system and procedures performed in the department. Responsibilities will include patient assessment, education, and monitoring hemodynamic data. Additional responsibilities include the ability to prioritize interventions and effectively participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess a willingness to learn, a desire to focus on the details, and the ability to succeed in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assesses patients and families, whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex and quickly recognizes normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status based on past clinical experience. Use a person-centered care approach in the development of care plans and in prioritizing nursing care to meet patient and family needs.
• Plans for care of patients, demonstrating the ability to effectively prioritize both expected and unplanned needs. Involves patients and families in establishing care goals.
• Demonstrates competence in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of patients and families. Demonstrates initiative in remaining current on CMC policies, procedures and standards. Acts as a resource to peers.
• Interventions for the attainment of care goals reflect resourceful involvement of CMC health team members. Facilitates the linking of patients and families with other disciplines and services as needed.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care giving, and shows on going follow through in care delivery. Evaluation of care is reflective of the attainment of care goals. Demonstrates proficiency and compliance with established practices in clinical documentation.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills by making appropriate clinical decisions, prioritizing both planned and unplanned events, and proactively addressing potential and actual problems. Demonstrates the ability to initiate treatments, medications, emergency and resuscitative measures based on appropriate utilization of standing orders and Adult Advanced Life Support protocols.
• Collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care delivery to the CHI patient. Maintains and monitors radiation safety with Team.
• Shift is 7am-5pm 4 days a week, 10 hour shifts with after hour STEMI call

Required Skills and Experience:

• Graduation from accredited RN program
• Current NYS licensure as a registered nurse
• ACLS and BLS

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• BSN
• Basic knowledge of Cardiology diseases and treatment
• 1 year applied clinical experience as critical care or emergency room RN and/or 1 year of cardiac cath lab experience
• Knowledge of medical insurance carriers and how to obtain prior authorization
• Knowledge and ability to perform manual blood pressure checks

Physical Requirements:

• Standing-70%
• Sitting-30%
• Reaching-50%
• Lifting-must be able to lift 40 lbs

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite