RN CATH LAB

UHS•Wellington, FL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity – Day Shift 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. Scheduled Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm Monday-Friday with on call shifts Wellington Regional Medical Center is Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. 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. To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL 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. Visit the site virtually and much more online at: www.wellingtonregional.com What do our current nurses value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS? A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first and values the nursing profession. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of peer nurses and nursing leaders that educate the field, routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, we are a System of Care, and you have a voice. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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
Minimum of two (2) year’s Critical Care/IR/Cath Lab experience preferred.
Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS
Willingness to be cross trained to other areas
Basic computer skills

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.