Registered Nurse – Cath Lab

RN – Cath Lab – Registry

Location: Morristown, NJ

Pay Rate:$73

Schedule

• 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 3 days/week
• One night of call per week: 7:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• One weekend shift of on-call per month

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years critical care experience – Required
• RN License – Required
• BLS – Required
• ACLS – Required

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree – Preferred

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assessment Skills

Has competent knowledge of all the normal stages of growth and development from Pediatric to Geriatric and delivers patient care appropriately.

Performs thorough assessments that are systematic, comprehensive and accurate.

2. Clinical Skills

Consistently demonstrates competent clinical skills.

Performs direct patient care activities in support of patient care delivery and team concept.

Provides competent and appropriate nursing care to the population of the unit.

Demonstrates knowledge and skill of emergency equipment and procedures.

3. Documentation

Maintains complete and accurate documentation.

Demonstrates knowledge of documentation guidelines.

Assumes primary responsibility for documenting components of the nursing process and patient's progress toward meeting outcomes in the patient's chart including patient education.

4. Professionalism

Demonstrates professional practice responsibility.

Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures and is able to identify areas for clinical and professional growth.

5. Patient Satisfaction

Consistently responds to patients/families and co-workers in a professional, courteous, positive manner to promote an environment where the patient and family is at the center and the patient care team works cooperatively toward their goals and objectives.

Maintains confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.

6. Safety

Consistently follows the National Patient Safety Goals including following Universal Protocol and identifying patients utilizing 2 patient identifiers.

Demonstrates use of safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for self and patients.

7. Unit Specific Job Function

Demonstrates knowledge of the conditions/diagnoses, procedures and equipment encountered for surgical patients.

Individualizes patient care according to the procedure and type of anesthesia across the continuum of care.

Assesses patient reaction and understanding of procedure/instructions.

8. Responsibility and Accountability

Contributes to the perioperative team by assuming responsibility and accountability for directing patient care by prioritizing the care of patients depending on their needs and any changes in their condition.

9. Patient Education and Chart Completion

Assesses patient's understanding of surgical procedure/instructions, actively including the patient and family members in teaching.

Performs pre-operative and postoperative assessment and education.

10. Duties Specific to PAT RN

Supports the completion of patient testing in a timely manner.

Evaluates Pre Admission Testing (PAT) orders for appropriateness and for potential omissions based on proposed surgery, patient age, and current state of health.

Physical Requirements

• As defined by Occupation Safety/OMS

Supplier Requirement

• This opportunity does REQUIRE the supplier to hold an NJ Division of Consumer Affairs license. You MUST have a copy of this license readily available to submit to our team, if your candidate is chosen. This license is non-negotiable.

Pay: $70.00 - $73.00 per hour

Expected hours: 48.0 per week

Experience:

• Cath lab: 2 years (Required)
• Critical care: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• RN License New Jersey (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $70 - $73