RN Cardiac Cath-Structural Heart

Southcoast Health System, Inc.•Fall River, MA

3d•$42 - $78•Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Structural Heart and Cardiac Cath Departments at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. Under the direction of the Administrative and Medical Director, the nurse performs varied duties in support of the departments, including preparing patients for procedures, providing pre- and post-procedure education, assessing patients, identifying potential problems, and discussing findings with physicians. The nurse assists physicians with cardiac catheterization, interventional, and structural heart procedures. These include advanced transcatheter cardiac therapies involving mitral and aortic valve procedures, left atrial appendage procedures, left ventricular support devices, and adult congenital heart catheter therapies. The role also involves operating technical instruments used for patient monitoring, surgical intervention, and image processing; preparing and administering pharmaceuticals within the scope of practice; interpreting physiologic reactions and taking appropriate action; and maintaining clear documentation and permanent records of significant patient data. The position is 36 hours per week on a day-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, working 10-hour shifts with a rotating day off. The rotation includes on-call coverage one weekday per week and one weekend per month, plus one major and one minor holiday.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
Critical care or cardiology experience is required.
CPR certification is required.
ACLS certification is required.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement requesting exemption for medical or personal reasons.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.
At least one year of Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for various procedures.
Provide pre- and post-procedure patient teaching.
Conduct nursing assessments, identify potential problems, and discuss findings with physicians.
Assist physicians with cardiac catheterization, interventional, and structural heart procedures, including advanced transcatheter valve therapies, left atrial appendage procedures, left ventricular support devices, and adult congenital heart catheter therapies.
Operate technical instruments used for patient monitoring, surgical intervention, and image processing.
Calculate, prepare, and administer pharmaceuticals within the scope of practice.
Identify and interpret physiologic reactions and take appropriate action.
Maintain a permanent record of significant functional, anatomical, and/or pathological data obtained from each patient and document notes clearly and concisely.