Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Livingston, NJ, Full Time, Days, On Call Required
19 hours ago
Livingston
Job Title: Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN), On Call Required Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr Department Name: Cardiac Catheter Lab Req #: 0000233437 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $47.85 — $64.04 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Overview: As a Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse (CCL RN), you will assist physicians and allied healthcare staff in performing a variety of diagnostic and interventional cardiac/endovascular, EP, Vascular and structural procedures. You will utilize knowledge of pathophysiology to ensure patients are prepared/educated/supported during procedures, whether monitoring, circulating, or assisting with scrub procedures. As a Cardiac Cath. Lab Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for TEE, CV, tilt table tests, ILR procedures, as well as pre- and post-care of patients, including admissions, discharges and transfers. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) Catheterization Lab specializes in cardiac catheter, vascular, neurovascular (stroke) and structural heart procedures, as well as electrophysiology. Procedures performed in the Cath lab include the following: left and right heart catheterizations along with percutaneous intervention as necessary, intracoronary ultrasound, rotational atherectomy, balloon pump insertion, Impella insertion, left atrial appendage closure, catheter-directed thrombolysis for pulmonary embolization, structural procedures (TAVR, Mitra Clip), neurovascular cerebral angiograms, stroke treatment, carotid stenting, treatment of cerebral aneurysms with coiling and pipeline interventions, peripheral and renal angiograms with intervention as necessary, Watchmen, CardioMEMs, and Electrophysiology (cardiac devices, ablations, PVI’s, laser lead extractions). Qualifications: • Cath Lab experience is strongly preferred., • A minimum of 2 years of critical care experience is required., • Telemetry experience required., • Strong critical thinking/assessment skills., • Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or complete the requirements for I.V. certification within 90 days of hire to the unit., • Completion of all orientation requirements of Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center., • Current and active New Jersey RN licensure is required., • Baccalaureate Degree or Associate Degree in Nursing, • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) upon hire, • Day Shift, 12.5-Hour Shift, • 8A-9P, • The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics., • The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of their own individual level of knowledge and experience, and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others in the patient care team by communicating with and utilizing resource persons and programs available., • The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues, such as hazardous environments (i.e., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors., • The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served., • The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborating with other patient care providers., • The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement. Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to: • Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time, • Retirement Plans, • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, • Dental and Vision Insurance, • Disability and Life Insurance, • Paid Parental Leave, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Student Loan Planning Support, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Wellness Programs, • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance), • Community and Volunteer Opportunities RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine compassionately and equitably, while delivering best-in-class work experience for every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we develop and implement innovative strategies for high-quality patient care, education, and research that address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly have a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
