Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab FT Days

Trinity Health Of New England; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Cardiac Cath Lab, focusing on patient care in a fast-paced environment. This full-time role requires ICU experience and BLS/ACLS certifications to provide critical care for patients undergoing various cardiac procedures. Join a committed team where you can make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in Connecticut required.
• ICU experience required and preferred experience in Cath lab.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adult through geriatric populations.
• Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Monitor patients during and after procedures.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Patient Safety

Conscious Sedation

Coordination with Health Team

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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