Registered Nurse Invasive Interventional Cardiac Service MHB

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Conferences, Hospital, Leadership, Legal, Manual Dexterity, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, On Call, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Radiation Safety, Registered Nurse (RN), Staff Training, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Buffalo, NY

POSTED

19 days ago

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Call Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 6:00am to 4:00pm/7:00am to 5:00pm/8:00am to 6:00pm/10:00am to 8:00pm

Summary:
The RN for the Invasive/Interventional Lab will be a registered professional nurse responsible for managing and coordinating care for patients undergoing examinations/procedures in the Invasive/Interventional Lab. They will share on call responsibilities on a rotating basis, including weekends and holidays. In addition, the RN for the Invasive/Interventional Lab will develop and participate in patient and family teaching and provide leadership by working cooperatively with nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Responsibilities:

Education & Experience

Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree is preferred.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
Current BLS and ACLS validation required.
One (1) year of recent (within previous 24 months) RN experience is required in Interventional/Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab, or Neurovascular Lab, or EP Lab, or Endovascular Lab, or Interventional Radiology.

If no applicants have one (1) year of recent (within previous 24 months) RN experience in Interventional/Diagnostic Cardiac Cath Lab, or Neurovascular Lab, or EP Lab, or Endovascular Lab, or Interventional Radiology, the applicants meeting the following criteria will be considered next:

Graduate from an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree is preferred.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
Current BLS and ACLS validation required.
Two (2) years recent (within one year) RN experience required in OHU, CCU, ICU.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

Participates in educational conferences and upgrades and maintains professional knowledge and skills related to the area of responsibility, maintains confidentiality, understands legal aspects of the job function.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
Role involves a variety of problems to be solved under general guidelines, and calls for a variety of decisions, some of which are complex and must be referred to a resource person.
Assists in directing a small group of employees performing similar or related tasks of semi-skilled nature.
Instructs employees.
Has an obligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Good mental and physical health - able to lift patients and stand/walk most of the day including stooping.
Involved in lengthy procedures that may require wearing heavy lead lined aprons for extended periods of time.
General understanding of radiation protection and radiation safety principles.
Works independently, recognizes priorities and initiates appropriate response to changing work environments.
Finger and hand dexterity with visual, aural and olfactory acuity to recognize changes in the patient's condition.
Demonstrates genuine sensitivity and approach to meeting patient needs.

About the Company

Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity. Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Healthcare Services

FOUNDED

1998

WEBSITE

http://www.chsbuffalo.org

Registered Nurse Invasive Interventional Cardiac Service MHB

Catholic Health System

Buffalo, NY

About the Company

Catholic Health System

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