Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab FT Days

Sauk Prairie Healthcare, Inc.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Waterbury, CT is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive patient care during elective and emergency cardiac procedures, working within a skilled interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring, and ensuring procedural readiness. Candidates must possess a valid RN license and relevant certifications. Join a dedicated team committed to patient-centered care and excellence in cardiac health services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Continuing education support

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut is required.
• BLS & ACLS certification required.
• Moderate sedation and Cath Lab experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during cardiac procedures and manage monitoring.
• Prepare patients for catheterization and maintain sterile field.
• Coordinate nursing care with other team members.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Conscious Sedation

Critical Thinking

Team Coordination

Education

Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program

BSN preferred

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Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab FT Days New

Position Purpose

Cath Lab functions independently as a member of our team of Nurses, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Interventional Cardiologists. Within our two procedure labs, the RN provides care to patients undergoing elective and emergent invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures. The lab also performs pacemaker and defibrillator implantations, generator changes, loop recorder insertions, tilt table tests, transesophageal echocardiograms, and cardioversion procedures. This role performs a variety of tasks to ensure patient safety and comfort including patient assessment and hemodynamic monitoring, pre procedure preparation and administration of conscious sedation.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

MUST HAVE ICU EXPERIENCE

Position Purpose

Cath Lab functions independently as a member of our team of Nurses, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Interventional Cardiologists. Within our two procedure labs, the RN provides care to patients undergoing elective and emergent invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures. The lab also performs pacemaker and defibrillator implantations, generator changes, loop recorder insertions, tilt table tests, transesophageal echocardiograms, and cardioversion procedures. This role performs a variety of tasks to ensure patient safety and comfort including patient assessment and hemodynamic monitoring, pre procedure preparation and administration of conscious sedation.

What You Will Do

In this Cath lab RN position, you will provide direct patient care to adult though geriatric patient populations. Address the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Prepare the patient for cardiac catheterization procedures, including performing assessments and monitoring patients during and after procedures. Set up and maintain sterile field. Manage paperwork, including patient consent forms, lab results and procedure documentation in EPIC. Perform on the Cath lab procedure team as circulator, scrub, or monitor. Provide care to the critically ill patient with the ability to function independently in a stressful situation. Provide hemostasis safely and property with or without vascular devices. Routinely enter patient orders and charges, check charges to assure accuracy. Initiate patient /family teaching as appropriate to age readiness to learn and available Resources. Coordinate nursing care with other health team members. Assist with Maintenance of equipment and inventory. Assess procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness. Obtain supplies for individual cases and ensure all appropriate needs of the cardiac Cath lab team are met. Monitor patient position and assist patient during procedure. Administer conscious sedation during procedure under physician direction. Effectively manage rapidly changing situations. Participate in clinical decision making. Monitor hemodynamics through procedure. Understand use of supplies and equipment used in various procedures. Participate in on call coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduates preferred.
• Licensure: - current licensure as a Registered nurse in state of Connecticut
• Required: Live within a 30 min radius of the facility for on call
• Certification: BLS & ACLS required
• Preferred: Moderate sedation and Cath lab experience strongly preferred
  
  

Work Schedule

Full-time, 40-hours, Day Shift

Additional Info

• Face paced environment.
• Work with a highly motivated interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate the ability to consistently provide safe, patient centered care.
• Handle/support various organizational responsibilities.
  
  

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients inWaterbury, CT,and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside,you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients, and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.