Staff RN Cath Lab, Fulltime

Stamford Health

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a Staff RN for the Cath Lab!

This is a full-time 37.5-hour position

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate,
personalized, person‑centered care. This commitment guides how we care for
patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff.
In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will
foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values,
and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands
what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our
mission, to that end we offer:

Competitive salary
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage
options) available day one
Wellness programs
Paid Time Off accruals
Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than
3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of
high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive
expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital;
Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield
County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory
locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital
Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many
recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford
Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall
Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient
safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital
Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of
safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree
Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great
Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos
College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship
with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving
Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty
orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford
Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded
collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford
Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more
information, visit StamfordHealth.org [http://www.stamfordhealth.org/]. Like us
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Why work for Stamford Health?

Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift
differentials where appropriate.
Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on
our employee engagement surveys.
With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford
Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from
Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs
that foster career development.

Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute
from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free
transportation from the Stamford train stations.
Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham
and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class
expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of
patient care.
We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program
that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to
develop and grow professionally.

For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation
four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will
help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative
curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our
leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
• 2-3 years critical care experience.
• Maintain minimum of 6 contact hours annually.
• BCLS, ACLS
• Moderate Sedation

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of cardiovascular patients utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines. The Holding Area RN will be proficient in-patient assessment, preparation of patients for cardiovascular and vascular interventional radiology procedures and recovering patients from such procedures.  The Holding Area RN will also be proficient in assisting physicians in performing bedside procedures. When assigned charge responsibilities, the Holding Area RN will coordinate the operating schedule and supervise unit activities. In addition, he/she will provide supervision of non-RN personnel.
• Assess patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
• Develop and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome
• Collaborate with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care
• Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated.
• Provide education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Act as preceptor to new staff when requested.
• Proficient in the management of patients undergoing cardiovascular and VIR procedures.
• The Holding Area RN will screen patients prior to procedures, prepare patients for procedures, perform bedside procedures and recover these patients following their procedures.
• Competent in administering Procedural Sedation.
• Proficient in the management of patients undergoing Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, ICD and PPM Implant and Vascular Interventional Radiology procedures patients before and after procedures.
• Competent in utilizing the Witt System for monitoring and documentation purposes.
• Competent in the turnover of patients in an efficient manner.
• Work collaboratively with CVS staff to maintain adequate par levels of supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
• Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees