Registered Nurse Cardiology - Cath Lab

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Professional Registered Nurse practices at the height of their scope to provide direct care for patients and families undergoing noninvasive cardiac testing and invasive cardiovascular procedures. Care includes pre-procedural and appointment screening, procedural preparation and recovery, and all aspects of the intra-procedural period. The nurse maintains a strong working knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and the procedures performed in the department. Responsibilities also include patient assessment, education, and hemodynamic monitoring. This role is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, with no travel expected. The schedule is 7 a.m.–5 p.m., four days a week, in 10-hour shifts, with after-hours STEMI call. Pay is $39.63–$48.18 per hour, plus benefits.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
Active New York State RN license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification, to be completed by the end of orientation.

Nice To Haves

BSN.
Basic knowledge of cardiology diseases and treatment.
One year of applied clinical experience as a critical care or emergency room RN and/or one year of cardiac cath lab experience.
Knowledge of medical insurance carriers and how to obtain prior authorization.
Knowledge and ability to perform manual blood pressure checks.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and families with needs ranging from uncomplicated to highly complex, recognizing normal parameters and deviations in physical, emotional, developmental, and behavioral status.
Use a person-centered approach to develop care plans and prioritize nursing care to meet patient and family needs.
Plan patient care and prioritize both expected and unanticipated needs, involving patients and families in establishing care goals.
Implement the technical skills required to care for patients and families.
Remain current on CMC policies, procedures, and standards, and act as a resource to peers.
Involve CMC health team members in interventions to attain care goals and connect patients and families with other disciplines and services as needed.
Use critical thinking to make clinical decisions, prioritize planned and unplanned events, and proactively address potential and actual problems.
Initiate treatments, medications, emergency measures, and resuscitative measures using standing orders and Adult Advanced Life Support protocols as appropriate.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery.
Maintain and monitor radiation safety with the team.