Staff RN Cath Lab Prep/Recovery, Fulltime Rotating Days

Stamford Health • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Staff RN Prep/Recovery for its Cath Lab. This is a 37.5-hour-per-week rotating day-shift position, with shifts from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The position does not require weekends or holidays.

The RN provides compassionate, personalized, person-centered care in alignment with Stamford Health’s Planetree philosophy. The role manages cardiovascular patients throughout preparation, procedures, recovery, and discharge or continuing care. The RN may assist physicians with bedside procedures and, when assigned charge responsibilities, coordinate the operating schedule and supervise unit activities and non-RN personnel.

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 conditions throughout the continuum of care.
• Screen patients before procedures and prepare them for cardiovascular procedures.
• Perform bedside procedures and assist physicians with bedside procedures.
• Recover patients following procedures, including monitoring patients after anesthesia and procedural sedation.
• Develop and communicate patient care plans that address patient issues and proposed interventions.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the healthcare team to implement plans of care.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, the effectiveness of care plans, 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.
• Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Act as a preceptor to new staff when requested.
• Manage patients undergoing Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology, Structural Heart, and Vascular procedures.
• Use the Health Information Management System and Spacelabs for monitoring and documentation.
• Turn over patients efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with Cath Lab and EP staff to maintain adequate supply par levels.
• Conduct pre- and post-procedure calls with patients.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level