Staff Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

2d•$46 - $64

About The Position

The Staff Nurse provides direct patient care and performs nursing procedures for diagnostic and interventional cardiology patients in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The role includes assessing patients and planning, implementing, and evaluating care, with performance observed by the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager and informed by patient and family feedback. Newly hired Cath Lab nurses must complete 6–8 weeks of Cath Lab procedure training with an experienced nurse preceptor.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
At least one year of experience in special procedures, radiology, or a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory; alternatively, applicants with at least one year of recent experience in critical care, telemetry, or an Emergency Department will also be considered.
Current ACLS certification.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care based on patient assessment, the medical plan of care, and the patient’s age and/or developmental stage.
Perform nursing procedures and clinical tasks specific to diagnostic and interventional cardiology patients.
Provide direct patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
Ensure quality of care, as observed by the Nurse Manager or Assistant Nurse Manager and supported by patient and family feedback.
Provide direct patient care or direct and supervise other health team members to ensure proper implementation of the plan for the health/illness state and plan of care.