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Registered Nurse (RN) - Princeton Health - Cath Lab - Day Shift

Penn Medicine

Plainsboro, NJFull-time$43.59–69.47/hrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$43.59–69.47/hr
Location
Plainsboro, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life Support

Job overview

Penn Medicine is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) - Princeton Health - Cath Lab - Day Shift. Penn Medicine Princeton Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiac Cath Lab day shift. This role involves scrubbing and circulating in diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and percutaneous coronary interventions, administering moderate sedation, and monitoring patients. The Cath Lab performs over 500 procedures annually and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

Key focus areas include Scrub and circulate in diagnostic cardiac catheterizations as well as percutaneous coronary interventions, Administer moderate sedation during the procedure, and Monitor patients' sedation levels during and after the procedure.

Successful candidates bring Accredited Nursing Degree, 2+ Years Cardiac Cath Lab Experience, and Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification. Important skills include Scrub In Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterizations, Circulate In Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterizations, Scrub In Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, Circulate In Percutaneous Coronary Interventions, Administer Moderate Sedation, and Monitor Patient Sedation Levels.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Scrub in Diagnostic Cardiac CatheterizationsCirculate in Diagnostic Cardiac CatheterizationsScrub in Percutaneous Coronary InterventionsCirculate in Percutaneous Coronary InterventionsAdminister Moderate SedationMonitor Patient Sedation LevelsPrepare Patients for ProceduresAdminister Medications Pre-ProcedureAdminister Medications Intra-ProcedureAdminister Medications Post-ProcedureAdminister IV Emergency MedicationsAdminister IV DripsAssist in Diagnosis of Heart DiseasePerform Patient Examinations Pre-CatheterizationPerform Patient Examinations Post-CatheterizationPerform Implantation of Temporary PacemakersPerform Balloon AngioplastyPerform Stent PlacementMonitor Vital SignsMonitor Arterial LinesMonitor PressuresEducate Patients on MedicationsEducate Patients on Healthy LifestyleEducate Patients on Surgical Site CareUtilize EMRMeticulous DocumentationIntra-Aortic Balloon PumpPhilips XPER Hemodynamic Monitoring SystemIVUSFFR/IFRCardiovascular Anatomy KnowledgeCardiovascular Physiology KnowledgeHemodynamic KnowledgeRhythm Interpretation

Qualifications

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing2 Years in Cardiac Catheterization LabBasic Cardiac Life SupportAdvanced Cardiac Life SupportBSNCritical Care Registered Nursing Credentials

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Why Join Our Team?

Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a full time Registered Nurse (RN) to work the day shift within the Cardiac Cath Lab. The Cath Lab at PMPH has been in operation since 1998. Currently, the Cardiac Cath Lab resides within the Main OR. The Cardiac Cath Lab performs over 500 procedures annually and is projected to increase this coming year. The Cardiac Cath Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to perform minimally invasive procedures ensuring optimal visuals during procedure and patient monitoring.

Scheduling Requirements:

  • 6:30a-3:00p- 5 days per week, day shift.

  • On call requirement w/in 30 minutes.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

The Cardiac Cath Registered Nurse is responsible for

  • Scrub and circulate in diagnostic cardiac catheterizations as well as percutaneous coronary interventions

  • Able to administer moderate sedation during the procedure

  • Monitor patients' sedation levels during and after the procedure

  • Prepare patients for procedures

  • Administer medications pre, inta and post procedure

  • Familiar and administering IV emergency medications and drips

  • Assist in the diagnosis of heart disease of the heart muscle, valves, or coronary arteries

  • Perform patient examinations pre and post-catheterization

  • Perform procedures like implantation of temporary pacemakers, balloon angioplasty, and stent placement

  • Monitor and document vital signs including arterial lines and pressures

  • Educate patients on medications, healthy lifestyle, and how to care for the surgical site before discharging them

  • Utilize the EMR and maintain meticulous documentation of procedures

Competent to use:

  • Intra-aortic balloon pump

  • Philips XPER hemodynamic monitoring system

  • IVUS

  • FFR/IFR

What We Require for this Role:

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred

Related Work Experience

  • 2 years in a cardiac catheterization lab performing diagnostic and interventional procedures REQUIRED

  • Ability to scrub and circulate in a cardiac catheterization lab performing diagnostic and interventional procedures

  • Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, hemodynamic, and rhythm interpretation

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

  • Critical Care Registered Nursing credentials (CCRN) preferred

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$43.59 - $69.47/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

Click here (https://www.uphshrandyou.com/public/welcome) for information on UPHS’s Benefits.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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