Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Lab

Trinity Health

109d • $37 - $58

About The Position

Our Cardiovascular Lab is a five-procedure room suite providing invasive cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures, structured heart procedures with PFO/ASD closures, myocardial ablations and peripheral vascular diagnostic and interventions including carotid stenting. In addition, we perform surgical procedures including pacemaker insertions, ICD insertions, generator changes, transcatheter aortic valve replacement and mitral clips. Working with a team of credentialed invasive cardiologists and vascular surgeons, we provide scheduled inpatient and outpatient procedures Monday - Friday and emergent procedures on a 24-hour basis. Our highly trained nurses provide comprehensive interdisciplinary care from admission to discharge.

Requirements

• Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Baccalaureate Degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing preferred, according to NYS requirements.
• National certification preferred, along with 1-2 years acute cardiology or ICU experience.
• Maintains education/certifications as required by department and regulatory agencies.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• Completes all mandatory training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a clinical setting.
• Strong rapport with all provider groups.
• Participation in professional development programs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for collaboration, communication & facilitation of optimal provision of care with a team approach with physicians, LPN scrub techs and circulating RNs.
• Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring & evaluation of the patient's plan of care from arrival to transfer out of procedural area.
• Monitor and assist with procedures, deliver care modalities including care of critically ill patients while in the lab.
• Utilize clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills & the principles of case management & adult education to coordinate, implement & support the plan of care.
• Ensure a seamless, effective, efficient transition of care across the continuum.
• Respond to AMI calls in the ED and inpatient units.
• Monitor quality metrics specific to the department & ensure complete & accurate documentation in the patient record.
• Act as mentor, educator, consultant/collaborator, and navigator for students and new colleagues.
• Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.

Benefits

• Strong orientation program and generous tuition allowance.
• Predictable patterned scheduling options balance work/life/school calendars.
• Clinical ladder opportunities with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.
• Career path to leadership roles as team leader, preceptor, mentor, coordinator/management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees