Cardiac Cath Lab RN Per Diem

Saint Peter's Healthcare System • New Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

Saint Peter's is seeking a talented, compassionate Registered Nurse to join its Cardiac Cath Lab team. The Cardiac Cath Lab RN assesses patients, plans and delivers individualized care, educates patients and their significant others, and helps ensure patients are prepared for discharge and home health maintenance. The RN follows nursing standards, regulatory requirements, professional ethics, and institutional policies; documents care; maintains patient safety and equipment; and participates in unit and nursing quality activities. This position is per diem.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• BLS certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification to be obtained during clinical orientation.
• ECG course to be completed during clinical orientation.
• Critical Care course to be completed during clinical orientation.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess the health status of assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care based on patient assessment and the Multi-Disciplinary Plan of Care.
• Provide direct patient care or direct and supervise other health team members to ensure care is properly implemented in accordance with New Jersey Board of Nursing requirements, regulatory guidelines, the ANA Code of Ethics, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Teach patients and significant others about health or illness status and the plan of care.
• Ensure patients and significant others are prepared for discharge and health maintenance at home.
• Ensure procedures are performed according to established Standards of Care.
• Document all aspects of patient care.
• Know and initiate emergency procedures.
• Maintain supplies and equipment.
• Administer medications and parenteral therapies in accordance with SPUH policies.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and cleanliness.
• Assume a leadership role consistent with scope of practice.
• Report necessary information and unusual occurrences in accordance with SPUH policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of and participate in Nursing Quality Improvement Activities.
• Serve productively in Hospital, Divisional, and Unit organization.
• Use problem-solving methods to resolve issues that affect nursing care.
• Participate in education and development activities and maintain professional credentialing.
• Participate in Unit orientation programs.
• Participate as a reviewer in the peer review process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Savings accounts
• Voluntary benefits
• Wellness programs and discounts
• Paid life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Adoption assistance
• Back-up daycare
• Free onsite parking
• Recognition rewards
• Fully paid tuition program or tuition assistance program
• Clinical certification pay and shift differentials may be available for some positions

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed