Nurse Specialist Angio, CATH Lab Fulltime

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Nurse Specialist Angio for its Cath Lab. This is a day-shift role consisting of four 10-hour shifts. The position has a restricted STEMI on-call requirement, and the nurse must be able to report within 30 minutes.

The Angio-Specialist provides patient assessment and care for cardiovascular patients, including the vascular interventional radiology population, before, during, and after procedures. The role also includes on-call coverage for emergency cases during non-operational lab hours. When assigned the charge role, the specialist coordinates the operating schedule, supervises unit activities, and supervises non-RN personnel.

The position works in alignment with Stamford Health’s Planetree philosophy, fostering a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of patients, care partners, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
• BCLS and ACLS required.
• Moderate sedation qualification required.
• At least 2 years of critical care experience.
• Maintain a minimum of 6 contact hours annually.
• Must be able to report within 30 minutes for the restricted STEMI on-call requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial conditions throughout the continuum of care.
• Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care for cardiac and vascular procedures.
• Develop and communicate a patient plan of care that reflects patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to implement plans of care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, the effectiveness of care plans, and readiness for discharge or continuing care; revise plans and refer for additional services as appropriate.
• Provide education based on assessments of the learning needs of patients and families.
• Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Act as a preceptor to new staff when requested.
• Take on-call shifts according to department needs and provide emergency-case coverage during non-operational lab hours.
• Manage patients undergoing cardiac, peripheral vascular, and interventional radiology procedures, including elective and emergency procedures.
• Provide basic electrophysiology care and administer moderate sedation.
• Use the hemodynamic system for monitoring and documentation, as well as the AVOX, ACT machine, balloon pump, IVUS, and pressure wire (FFR).
• Maintain supply par levels in collaboration with Cardiovascular Technologists.
• When assigned the charge role, coordinate the operating schedule, supervise unit activities, and supervise non-RN personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one, including GLP-1 coverage options.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off accruals.
• Tax-deferred annuity and 403(b) pension plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle.
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level