Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab - $30-50 per hour

Company: Trinity Health Holy Cross
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

Trinity Health Holy Cross is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Cath Lab for a nursing job in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: PermanentClinical Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab (Heart and Vascular) Job Summary: --- Monitors patients during invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures for arrhythmias, cardiovascular status change, pain, mental status change. Intervenes appropriately --- Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with the invasive Cardiologist throughout the procedure to facilitate patient safety, treatment and diagnosis. --- Initiates and follows Holy Cross Hospital policy regarding care during invasive procedure inclusive of conscious sedation and monitoring of oxygen saturation, respiratory status, circulatory status, mental status and vital signs. Documents results accurately. --- Systematically reviews history and physical, EKG, lab values and chest x-ray, and correlates invasive procedure protocol with patients physiologic status. Performs a cardiovascular assessment of all patients admitted to the Heart Lab / EPS Lab and communicates abnormal findings to Invasive Cardiologist and fellow team members --- Initiates and/or maintains IV therapy in Invasive Laboratory providing a line for routine and emergency Pharmacological interventions --- Continuously monitors ECG for abnormalities and reports emergent or urgent rhythms to Invasive Cardiologist and other team members. --- Communicates effectively with monitor team member to accurately and thoroughly document pertinent data during the procedure; including physical assessment of patient, medication administration, hemodynamics, procedural findings, and recommended treatment. --- Establishes and maintains ongoing communication with patient throughout the procedure to facilitate patient comfort, emotional support, reassurance and safety --- Demonstrates working knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and the ACLS protocols --- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of procedures performed by acquiring relative continuing education, seeking learning opportunities within the field of Invasive Cardiology Practices radiation safety according to principles of ALARA and Time, Distance, Shielding. --- Demonstrates clinical competency wit IABP with some supervision. --- Demonstrates clinical competency with blood glucose monitoring and quality control techniques --- Demonstrates the ability to draw blood for ACT monitoring and is skilled at running samples. Demonstrates clinical competency with ACT monitoring and quality control techniques. --- Demonstrates clinical competency with sheath removal and can verbally state the potential hazards associated with this procedure. --- Responds quickly and appropriately in emergency situations requiring BCLS and/or ACLS. Is effective with ACLS procedures (i.e., Bag/mask ventilation, CPR, defibrillator operation, medication administration) with some supervision. --- Demonstrates clinical competency with the administration of IV moderate sedation. --- Verbalizes correct drug dosages, knowledge of drug actions, contraindications, etc., must have knowledge of reversal agents and their administration This is a Full time position on day shift with benefits. Must be able to take call. Please visit our Career Center Home Page for more about our benefits. No waiting period to receive health care benefits Job Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. One year critical care experience. One year previous diagnostic/invasive cardiac cath lab and/or recovery experience preferred . Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire.Trinity Health Holy Cross Job ID #1012-15. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation).About Trinity Health Holy CrossWorking at Holy Cross Health--
  At Holy Cross Health, we seek to become the most trusted provider of health care in the communities we serve. For more than 60 years, every employee of Holy Cross Health has played a vital role in ensuring we earn that trust while achieving our shared organizational objectives. When we bring new colleagues on board, we have the opportunity to hire talented, dedicated individuals who embody our values of reverence, commitment to those who are poor, justice, stewardship, integrity and safety.--Our hiring practices are guided by a strong sense of engagement and accountability, the desire to promote and further the education and development of our team members, and the perspective and drive that we can always improve on our already high levels of service excellence - all within a mission-driven atmosphere where employees are encouraged and rewarded for their efforts.
  We hire people who are exceptionally responsive to meet our patients' needs. Holy Cross Health colleagues have:o--------A commitment to our mission: We share the values of Holy Cross Hospital and derive satisfaction from working for a mission-focused organization.o--------Outstanding judgment:--We gather and evaluate information accurately and apply that knowledge to resolve problems quickly and efficiently.o--------A solid work ethic:--We derive satisfaction from initiating solutions, accomplishing difficult tasks, and engaging in varied work doing activities both big and small.o--------Extraordinary kindness:--We are able to express warmth and understanding to those with whom we interact and believe in the inherent worth and dignity of each person.
  It is our intent to make the most of each and every interaction with patients, family members, visitors and community members so that they leave knowing how dedicated we are to their health and wellness and how importantly we value their dignity as people and their right to quality, safe care.We employ fair, legal, inclusive and proven hiring practices that enable us to bring the best candidates into the Holy Cross Health community. We encourage all interested applicants to consider joining the Holy Cross Health team.As a growing multi-facility provider, we offer a wide range of choices for your future, no matter where you may be on your career journey.Holy Cross Health is a division of Trinity Health.--Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 131 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 125 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $20.2 billion with $1.2 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
  
  Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program
  • Sign-On bonus

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