Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Company: Partners Healthcare System
Location: Salem
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Salem Hospital is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular Catheterization nurse with a solid knowledge of cardiac procedures who is comfortable making split-second decisions involving patient care and acting as a patient advocate. If you thrive in a high-volume atmosphere and desire to handle a mix of diagnostic, interventional, emergency and research cases, then Salem Hospital is where you belong.

As a staff nurse in the Cardiovascular Catheterization Lab, you will play a critical role in patient care and comfort, ensuring patients have a positive experience from check-in through recovery and discharge. You are responsible for ongoing patient assessment taking patients and working with a multidisciplinary team to prepare patients for their procedures, circulating throughout procedures, and monitoring patients, post-procedure, to ensure their recovery goes smoothly. To fill this position, we are looking for the following:

• Individual who is highly motivated and can demonstrate flexibility on a demanding unit
• Talented and compassionate caregiver with an advanced knowledge of arrhythmia interpretation
• Person who thrives in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and professionalism are required and rewarded
• Effective and considerate communicator who is also a skilled patient educator

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. But first, please make sure you meet these requirements:

• BSN strongly preferred
• Strong clinical background in cardiology preferred
• 2-3 years Cath Lab or CCU/ICU experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Effective communication skills, collaborative approach and critical thinking
• Ability to work day shifts and take after hour and weekend call as assigned

Only candidates who meet all requirements will be considered.

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