Registered Nurse (RN) CATH LAB- Full-Time Days

UHS•Wellington, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time opportunity offers 40 hours per week, full benefits, and a convenient day shift schedule. There is an opportunity for overtime and to cover various shifts if interested. Shift: 7am-330pm Monday-Friday with On-Call shift requirements. Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all. Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Our team is guided and held accountable by core standards: Treat everyone as a guest, Demonstrate professionalism and excellence, Practice teamwork. Safety is a guiding value, and we’re committed to achieving zero preventable harm. We do what’s right, learn from every experience, and create a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. Our nursing teams feature a top-of-license approach utilizing a reliable cohort of RNs, LPNs & Clinical Managers all dedicated to patient safety and quality care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (A.D., Diploma, B.S.N., or Master's Degree in Nursing)
Current registered nurses license in the State of Florida
Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS
Willingness to be cross trained to other areas
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two (2) year’s Critical Care/IR/Cath Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

The Imaging Procedural Nurse is responsible and accountable for all nursing care provided to their patients.
The nurse is accountable to the patient, Department Manager, Department Director, Medical Director, and Chief Nurse Officer.
Under the direction of the Department Manager and Medical Director, the Imaging Procedural Nurse is responsible for assisting the cardiologist and other allied professionals, both technically and clinically in the assessment, planning, executing and evaluating the care of Interventional patients.
The Imaging Procedural Nurse must be willing to cross train and float to other Imaging Service areas to meet the needs of the facility.
Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead.
Verbalizes stroke alert process.
Performs and documents the NIHSS, administration and monitoring of thrombolytic therapy if patient deemed a candidate, preparation of patient for Endovascular treatment as indicated, assumes patient care of the stroke alert while in Interventional Radiology Department.
Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the NIHSS training and a minimum of 8 hours of stroke related training annually.