Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Recovery

Boulder Community Health • Boulder, CO

275d • $36 - $54

About The Position

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath Recovery who performs professional nursing in a safe and therapeutic manner in the care and treatment of patients; provides safe, efficient and accurate technical support within the department and gives guidance and direction to auxiliary personnel.

Requirements

• Colorado RN license in good standing.
• BLS required within conditional period.
• ACLS required within one year of hire.
• Minimum of two years acute care nursing experience.
• Minimum of 1 year in cardiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nursing care is provided in conformance with current recognized nursing practice, procedures, policies and established standards of care.
• Monitors patient conditions continuously for immediate recognition, interpretation and management according to developed policies, procedures and standards.
• Prepares patients for Cardiac Cath procedures, providing patient education and psychological support as needed.
• Administration of intravenous sedatives for conscious sedation, titration of the drug, patient monitoring and recovery per hospital policy.
• Provides post procedural care through complete patient teaching, maintenance of arterial and/or venous hemostasis, and prevention and control of post Cath complications.
• Calibrates, adjusts, maintains and operates equipment as necessary to ensure the safe, accurate administration of tests and procedures.
• Enhances the quality and timeliness of patient care by working cooperatively with other personnel.
• Reviews all pre-procedural tests to assure patient safety. Incomplete or unusual findings are reported to cardiologist and documented prior to procedure.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option.
• Dental and Vision insurance.
• BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans.
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Education assistance program.
• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more.
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki.
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions.
• Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree