RN (Full Time)- Cath Lab, AHN Wexford

Highmark Health; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is looking for a registered nurse with expertise in cardiac catheterization to join our Cath Lab team. The role involves providing nursing care, administering medications, and maintaining specialized equipment during procedures.

Candidates must possess current PA RN licensure and certifications in BLS and ACLS. Experience in a cath lab is preferred. Join us to ensure optimal procedural outcomes in the heart of Wexford.

Qualifications

• Act 34, 33, and 73 Criminal Background Clearances required.
• Certification in area of specialty preferred.
• Prior procedural or cath lab RN experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing care during cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization and explain procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and assist cardiologists during procedures.
• Complete documentation for procedures per regulatory standards.

Skills

Moderate Sedation

Vasoactive medications

Technical skills in catheterization

Patient positioning

Education

Current State of PA RN licensure

BLS and ACLS Certification

Job description

Company:

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

General Overview

This job performs nursing care during cardiac catheterization procedures, including precise instrument handling, accurate medication administration, and proficient monitoring of hemodynamic parameters. A registered nurse in the Cath Lab is proficient in the operation and maintenance of specialized Cath Lab equipment and ensures the accuracy and completeness of procedural documentation and participates in quality assurance activities to maintain optimal procedural outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participates in the care of patients undergoing Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, Hybrid Operating Room procedures and surgeries. Prepares patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, including explaining the procedure, obtaining informed consent, and verifying allergies and medical history.
• Integrates knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques being performed, and assists accordingly.
• Positions patients, selects anatomical and technical parameters accurately for independent imaging of special procedures per established protocol. Prepares for and assists the physician and/or physician assistant while performing procedures.
• Maintains the competency to administer and monitor Moderate Sedation, vasoactive medications, and anticoagulants as directed by a physician.
• Anticipates adverse reactions / conditions when monitoring the effects of all procedural activities and responds appropriately.
• Demonstrates competent technical skills and may perform scrub functions related to the intra-operative phase. Assists cardiologist during cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing equipment, managing instrumentation, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the intra-operative phase utilizing proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling.
• Prepares contrast media, practices aseptic technique pre-, during, and post- special procedures.
• Completes required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image storage and archival.
• Maintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. Participates in inventory control and monitoring.
• Orients inexperienced staff on the operation of laboratory equipment; troubleshoots malfunctions and is knowledgeable of proper support personnel and instances when they need to be contacted.
• Provides accurate and thorough nurse-to-nurse handoff to receiving unit.
• Available to cross-train as appropriate in various areas.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• BLS and ACLS Certification

Preferred

• Certification in area of specialty
• RCIS Certification encouraged within five years
• Prior procedural and/or cath lab RN experience highly preferred