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

pennsylvania medicinePlainsboro, NJ

5 days ago

Occupations

Registered NursesAcute Care NursesCritical Care Nurses

Industries

General Medical and Surgical HospitalsSpecialty HospitalsOffices of Physicians

$43.59 - $69.47/Hourly

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Princeton Health - Cath Lab - Day ShiftPenn 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:
  • 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, intra 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 systemIVUSFFR/IFRWhat 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 REQUIREDAbility to scrub and circulate in a cardiac catheterization lab performing diagnostic and interventional procedures Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, hemodynamic, and rhythm interpretationLICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTBasic 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. Live Your Life's WorkWe 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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Salary

$43.59 - $69.47/Hourly

Experience level

Senior

Location

Plainsboro, NJ

Occupation

Registered Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

5 days ago

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