Registered Nurse (RN) (Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology)

CentraState Healthcare System; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 60,614 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long‑Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer‑m

401(a) Retirement Plan

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Well‑Being Rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility Coverage

Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

Concierge Services

Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Job summary

CentraState Medical Center in Freehold, NJ is seeking a Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology RN to deliver nursing care for cardiac cath and interventional radiology patients. The role includes 24-hour on-call coverage on a rotating basis and collaboration with Radiologists, Vascular Surgeons and Interventional Cardiologists.

Responsibilities span patient history, assessments, medication administration, and education on cardiac risk factors and rehab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Two years of RN Cath lab/PCI experience required.
• Current NJ RN License required.
• CPR Certification required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• Basic knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Obtains a complete nursing history and baseline assessment.
• Analyzes health status data to determine nursing diagnosis and care needs.
• Develops individualized plan of care with patient and family.
• Administers medications per policy and manufacturer instructions.
• Provides 1:1 patient observation as needed and floats between units.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Overview

CentraState Medical Center's new Cardiovascular Interventional suite offers the complete integration of leading‑edge imaging and technology to diagnose and treat patients with cardiovascular disease and other conditions using minimally invasive alternatives to surgical procedures. Our 'Suite' team consists of expert Radiologists, Vascular Surgeons, Electrophysiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Radiology technologists and Registered Nurses collaborating to provide innovative personalized care to our community.

The Cardiovascular Interventional Suite is currently seeking a Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology RN. This role involves providing nursing services to Cardiac Cath and Interventional Radiology patients, encompassing both technical procedures and patient care in accordance with ANA practice standards and specialty organization guidelines. The position also includes 24‑hour on‑call coverage on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities

• Obtains a complete nursing history and baseline assessment that is systematic, consistent, and continuous. This assessment is communicated effectively and documented.
• Appropriately analyzes health status data to determine nursing diagnosis and needs for appropriate nursing care, medical intervention or services of other clinical professionals.
• Identifies patient problems and formulates nursing diagnosis according to physical, psychological, spiritual/cultural and educational needs in conjunction with a multidisciplinary approach.
• Consistently includes patient and family in the development of an individualized plan of care.
• Administers medications as needed following CSHS policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Takes immediate and appropriate actions in the event of a medication variance occurrence.
• Maintains and upgrades own nursing practice and development.
• Recognizes adverse reactions to medications and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and/or emergencies situations and takes immediate and appropriate actions.
• Participates in unit conferences to discuss quality issues and quality improvement strategies.
• Delegates components of care to non-professional caregivers as appropriate.
• Makes decisions that demonstrate knowledge of nursing practice; utilizes sound nursing judgment in clinical and patient care management situations.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills in the care of patients and in the coordination of care to assure the achievement of maximum outcome.
• Documents pain assessment, intervention and reassessment.
• Provides appropriate interventions for pain.
• Documents reassessment of pain as per hospital policy.
• Provides patient/family education regarding cardiac risk factors.
• Notifies physician for unrelieved pain as indicated.
• Introduces plan for healthy lifestyle changes.
• Educates patient in cardiac disease process and introduces cardiac rehab recovery plan.
• Educates patient on cardiac cath/interventional radiology post procedure instructions and provider follow up.
• Supports operations by demonstrating ability and willingness to float between units as an RN and provides 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Two years of RN Cath lab/PCI experience required.
• Current NJ RN License required.
• CPR Certification required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• Basic knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Well‑Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation

Compensation Range: $44.00 - $74.80 per hour