RN - Cardiovascular Cath Lab

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 106,421,000 - 235,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc. seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Interventional Cath Lab and related areas. The role includes Nuclear Stress, and Prep/Recovery coverage with a 40-hour work week, 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday with call.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, education, and collaboration across disciplines. Requires current MA RN license, ACLS/BLS, and cath lab experience; STEMI call one weekend per month and two calls per week

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN License.
• ACLS and BLS certified.
• Experience in Procedural Sedation and Interventional Cath Lab required.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, mental, and psychosocial status of patient using age-appropriate knowledge.
• Plans, evaluates and supervises care of all patients assigned.
• Collaborates with other disciplines in care of patients.
• Be primary RN for cardiovascular tests/procedures as appropriate.
• Participates in educational programs to improve skills.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Explain procedures to patient and family when appropriate.

Skills

RN license

ACLS

BLS

Procedural sedation

Cath Lab experience

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

CCRN certification

Tools

McKesson Cardiovascular

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 40 hpw, 10hr-shifts, Mon-Fri with call

Job Description: Call requirement: 2x per week and 1 weekend a month. Position works 40 hpw, 10-hr shifts M-F with overnight and weekend/holiday STEMI call coverage.

Job Description This position will work in the Cath Lab and Prep/Recovery Area as well as Nuclear Stress. The position is a Flexible Day position and requires call, which includes nights weekends and holidays.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assess physical, mental, and psychosocial status of patient using age-appropriate knowledge.
• Plans, evaluates and supervises care of all patients assigned.
• Participates in working towards and fulfilling the charge nurse roll.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines in care of patients.
• Competent to be the primary RN in the various cardiovascular tests/procedures done within the department.
• Participates in formal and informal educational programs to improve technical skills.
• Responsible for continued learning and application to practice.
• Synthesizes patient care information to formulate appropriate nursing diagnosis.
• Responsible to provide patient and family education.
• Work practice reflects philosophy purpose and policies of the hospital and department.
• Explain procedure to patient (and family, if appropriate).
• Prepare patient for test.
• Participates in pre, intra and post procedural monitoring (VS, EKG's, hemodynamics).
• Reinforces instructions given by M.D.
• Competent to administer moderate sedation.
• Identifies possible medication reactions and responds appropriately.
• Assures that equipment and supplies are available as needed.
• Assists in booking tests/procedures.
• Participates in pre procedural process which may include but not be limited to chart preparation and telephone interview of the patient.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Massachusetts RN License AHA ACLS and BLS Certified Experience in Procedural Sedation 1 year current Interventional Cath Lab experience required Knowledge and operation of Cath Lab Hemodynamic Monitoring, Proficient in documenting in McKesson Cardiovascular procedural experience including diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral procedures, devices related electrophysiology procedures, transesophageal echocardiograms, cardioversions and nuclear stress testing Can immediately perform STEMI call Excellent communication skills; ability to critically think and work in a fast-paced clinically challenging and dynamic setting; ability work in a team; collaborative

Strongly Preferred Requirements:

• BSN or working towards Critical Care or Emergency department experience; CCRN Certification Evidence of strong preceptor and mentoring abilities

Pay Range: $37.14 - $82.22 This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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