Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Lab

Hartford Healthcare•New Britain, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family. The Cardiac Angiography nurse provides direct patient care for both the inpatient and outpatient population in the Cardiac Cath Lab, Angiography Suites and CT Scan Radiology. The Cardiovascular Angiography nurse provides moderate sedation and cardiac monitoring for patients during cardiac catheterizations, percutaneous coronary intervention, peripheral vascular and Interventional Radiology and CT scan procedures as well as performs efficiently within the holding area of the Cath Lab/Interventional suite and Radiology.

Requirements

Current Connecticut RN license
BLS certification
ACLS certification
Ability to balance multiple priorities and to work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred
2-3 years nursing experience preferred
2 years’ experience in critical care, emergency or equivalent experience preferred
On call potential - discuss with hiring manager

Responsibilities

Utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff.
Uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.
Provides direct patient care for both the inpatient and outpatient population in the Cardiac Cath Lab, Angiography Suites and CT Scan Radiology.
Provides moderate sedation and cardiac monitoring for patients during cardiac catheterizations, percutaneous coronary intervention, peripheral vascular and Interventional Radiology and CT scan procedures.
Performs efficiently within the holding area of the Cath Lab/Interventional suite and Radiology.