Staff RN Cath Lab Prep/Recovery, Fulltime Rotating Days
About The Position
Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Staff RN to provide prep and recovery care for patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures. The role works a rotating day shift, either 7 a.m.–5 p.m. or 8 a.m.–6 p.m., for 37.5 hours per week. The RN manages cardiovascular patient care using the Nursing Process and established standards of practice within state and federal guidelines. The role includes assessing, preparing, and recovering patients; assisting physicians with bedside procedures; educating patients and families; coordinating care and discharge readiness; and collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team. When assigned charge responsibilities, the RN coordinates the operating schedule, supervises unit activities, and oversees non-RN personnel. The RN cares for patients undergoing Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, and Vascular procedures; screens and prepares patients before procedures; monitors patients after anesthesia and procedural sedation; and performs post-procedure recovery. The position also involves patient calls before and after procedures, efficient patient turnover, maintaining supply par levels with Cath/EP staff, documentation and monitoring using the Health Information Management System/Spacelabs, performance improvement and risk-management activities, and precepting new staff when requested. Stamford Health describes its care philosophy as compassionate, personalized, and person-centered, guided by Planetree principles and a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of patients, care partners, and colleagues.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Valid Registered Nurse license in Connecticut.
- 2–3 years of cardiology, day surgery, or PACU experience.
- Maintain a minimum of 6 contact hours annually.
- BCLS certification required.
- ACLS certification required.
Responsibilities
- Manage cardiovascular patient care using the Nursing Process and established standards of practice within state and federal guidelines.
- Assess patients’ physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
- Develop and communicate a plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to implement the plan of care.
- Evaluate outcomes, care-plan effectiveness, and readiness for discharge or continuing care; revise plans and refer patients for additional services when indicated.
- Educate patients and families after assessing their learning needs.
- Screen patients before procedures, prepare them for procedures, perform bedside procedures, and recover them afterward.
- Manage patients undergoing Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, and Vascular procedures.
- Monitor patients following anesthesia and procedural sedation.
- Use the Health Information Management System/Spacelabs for monitoring and documentation.
- Turn over patients efficiently.
- Work collaboratively with Cath/EP staff to maintain adequate supply par levels.
- Perform pre- and post-procedure calls.
- Participate in and support performance-improvement and risk-management activities.
- Precept new staff when requested.
- When assigned charge responsibilities, coordinate the operating schedule, supervise unit activities, and supervise non-RN personnel.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans, including GLP-1 coverage options, available on day one.
- Wellness programs.
- Paid Time Off accruals.
- Tax-deferred annuity and 403(b) pension plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free on-site parking and train station shuttle.
- Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center.
- Generous shift differentials where appropriate.
- Career Ladder programs and professional development opportunities.
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Job Type
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