Registered Nurse - Cath Lab - PRN (Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital)

Employment Type : Part time Shift : Weekend Shift Description : Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the team in our Cardiac Cath Lab!

Schedule

PRN - Must be able to work 3 on call shifts in a 6-week period

The staff nurse is a registered professional who provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with the physician continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of equipment and inventory. Assesses procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness. Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of the Cardiac Cath Laboratory team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Responsibilities include :

Responsible for admitting, recovering and discharging of Patients from the Cardiac Cath Laboratory.

Provides follow-up. Provides direct Patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal Patient care.

Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all Patients and reassessments as necessary. This includes post-procedure assessments.

Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.

Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.

Educates the Patient and Family regarding pain management.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.

Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations during high risk procedures.

Adapts nursing procedure to meet the needs for treatment of individual adult and geriatric patients.

Identifies physical symptoms and charges and takes appropriate action in a timely manner.

Demonstrates the ability to assess cardiorespiratory systems for changes in patients and is able to treat appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications :

Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania required.

Previous Cath Lab experience required

Certifications : ACLS and BLS Required

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including :

Retirement Savings Program

Free Parking

And more!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.