RN Per Diem-Cath Lab Per Diem

Req #: 0000230819

Category: Nurses

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Monmouth Medical Center

Department: Cardiac Catheter Lab

Pay Range: $46.90 - $63.09 per hour

Location:

300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Job Title: RN Per Diem

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Cardiac Catheter Lab

Req #: 0000230819

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.90 - $63.09 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

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated & experienced RN for the Cath Lab at Monmouth Medical Center.

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey's largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care.

For over 130 years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties. Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.

Position Summary

• Performs advanced diagnostic, interventional and Cath Lab procedures within the scope defined by Regulatory and Department Standards
• Is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics
• Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and emergent adult cardiac catheterization procedures
• Ensure open and effective channels of communication with patients, family/caregivers and all health care team members involved in the pre/intra/post-care of adult cardiac catheterization patients
  
  

Requirements

• AA/AS Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred
• NJ State Registered Nurse License
• One to three years prior Cardiac Cath Lab, Critical Care, ED or telemetry experience
• Required participation in night/weekend/holiday on-call assignment/coverage
• Arrival at Hospital within 30 minutes of On-Call activation
  
  

Position Responsibilities

• Provide pre/intra/post procedure nursing care assessment, monitoring, intervention and education related to diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization lab procedures including but not limited to angioplasty, coronary stents, Swan Ganz/right heart catheterization, Pacemaker Insertion, and Vascular procedures
• Transport patient to/from pre-post recovery and/or inpatient unit
• Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients
• Manage patients under procedural sedation
• Operate physiologic recorder and printer to monitor electrocardiogram and hemodynamic data
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair
• Cardiogenic shock management; IABP/IMPELLA
• Actively monitor patient during adult cardiac catheterization procedures vitals, etc
• Participate in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed
• Ensure adequate levels of all supplies are available in all procedural rooms
• Demonstrate competency in the following: angioplasty, coronary stents, Swan Ganz/right heart cath, pericardiocentesis, recognition of cardiac rhythms, and other cardiac cath lab procedures
  
  

Schedule

Minimum 2 day shifts a month Friday 7am-5:30pm/9am-7:30pm

• On-Call assignment includes Weeknight/Weekend/Holidays
  
  

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
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!
  
  

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to 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 advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer