RN - Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization
About The Position
Come join our Heart Institute Team! Working in the Cardiac Cath area allows a nurse to grow autonomy while working directly with fellowship trained interventional Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist. The Cardiac Cath RN primarily specializes in the care of patients undergoing invasive cardiac catheterization and/or invasive peripheral catheterization. Diagnostic and Interventional procedures performed within the department include coronary, electrophysiologic, and peripheral vascular. The Registered Nurse, functioning in a spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of patient care during the pre, intra and post procedural phases of cardiac catheterization. This union role is 40 hours weekly; 10-hour shifts; hours 6:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. This role has On-Call for Level 1 Heart Attack Program (L1HAP): Rotation of 1-2 nights per week and every 4th weekend. On-Call response time is 30 minutes for patients requiring acute heart attack care.
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
- Clinical Skills
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Preceptor Skills
- Teamwork
Nice To Haves
- RN experience with Cardiac Cath, Telemetry, ED, and/or ICU experience is strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care before, during and after procedure.
- Assists physician with adult catheterization procedures, percutaneous transluminal coronary interventions, myocardial biopsy, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, Swan-Ganz insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and other associated procedures.
- Records, monitors and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.
- Completes all patient records accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Establishes and maintains rapport with patients throughout procedure.
- Continuously monitors patient's physiologic and psychological status throughout procedure.
- Initiates and maintains IV access.
- Administers all ordered medications, intravenous drips and emergency medications before, during and after procedure.
- Operates specialized equipment used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in a safe and efficient manner.
- Responds appropriately to all emergency situations within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
- Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest including CPR, drug administration, defibrillation, temporary pacemaker insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and airway management.
- Assesses patient for complications related to medications or procedures and responds appropriately.
- Discontinues arterial and venous access safely through use of manual compression or available compression devices.
- Assists physician with use of invasive closure devices.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
- Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous PTO that accrues quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
- Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
- healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
- healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
