Full Time Cath Lab Rn

Company: Vascular Centers of America

Job Type: full time

Salary: 110K-120K

Our Unique Program of Care

Vascular Centers of America medical specialists are experts in successfully treating peripheral circulatory diseases. 

We are on a mission to make vascular healthcare and education accessible to all. With our innovative approach, we have been extraordinarily successful in preventing amputations and improving vascular health.

As a Full-time Registered Nurse, you will assist with overseeing laboratory operations and work alongside an exceptional team of nurses in providing high-quality care for all patients.

Responsibilities &

• Pre-operative tasks: When assigned to the pre-and post-operative area, ensure the patients have followed pre-operative instructions as directed. Review patients’ clinical information prior to their procedure including past medical history, lab values, current medications, and confirm allergies. Take the patient’s vital signs, shave groin sites, conduct lab testing when indicated, and initiate IV access. Assess the patient’s physical status including peripheral vascular status. Follow nursing and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Complete nursing supply orders, assist with inventory management, complete monthly medication checks, and monthly crash cart checks.
• Ensure patient areas are clean and ready to receive patients each procedure day. Ensure opening lab and closing responsibilities are completed. Adheres to HIPAA compliance standards.
• Post-operative tasks: Recover patients after their procedure including assessing their access site, peripheral vascular status, pain level, and vital signs. Ensure documentation is clear and accurate. Provide patient education and discharge instructions. Updates sent daily to providers after the completion of procedures.
• Intraoperative tasks: Must receive training for conscious sedation administration. Review patient’s pre-procedure paperwork and initiate time outs when assigned to the procedure lab. Under the direction and supervision of the physician, provide mild to moderate sedation and continuous monitoring of patient status.

• Functions as a resource for per diem nursing staff and assists with training as needed
• Nursing staff schedule
• Assists with leadership responsibilities as needed:
• Compliance for our accreditation and testing systems
• Ensures patient satisfaction and delivery of high quality care

Requirements:

• BLS Certification
• One year of nursing experience in a cath lab, ICU, ER, or step down/intermediate care unit setting. Cath lab experience preferred.
• RN NY state license
• Leadership experience preferred
• Covid Vaccination (NY state requirement)
• ACLS Certification
• Conscious sedation experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong critical thinking skills
• Patient focused
• Detail oriented
• Flexible
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits:

• 401K
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Vision insurance

Vascular Centers of America does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sextual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.