RN Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Strongstaffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at Catholic Medical Center, you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best. Job Summary and Qualifications Demonstrates quality nursing care and a commitment to the quality care processes as evidenced by: Assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status based on interview, examination and review of clinical data. Assesses potential for crisis situations and intervenes before crisis situation develops with adeptness, facility, aptitude, ease and skill in managing complexity and uncertainty. Reassesses patient status at established time frames and as indicated by the patient’s condition. Based on assessment, analyzes relevant patient data and identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care problems. Communicates patient status and assessed needs to members of multidisciplinary team. Develops an individualized plan of care, including developmental and cultural needs, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team. Reviews and updates plan of care as needed. Acts as a resource to others in developing and implementing plan of care. Uses the nursing process as a basis for developing, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions. Provides patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the wealth of human experience. Performs technical skills as needed by specific clinical unit safely and competently. Coordinates and implements the medical diagnostic and therapeutic orders as directed. Anticipates and manages complications of disease progression and invasive procedures. Documents plan of care, assessments and interventions and patient outcomes in an electronic medical record thoroughly, accurately, and according to CMC Professional Nursing Practice Standards and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice. Reports status, including response to care, and changes in status as appropriate. Ensures calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for patients and their families, serving as an advocate when appropriate. Adheres to all safety, organizational and ethical standards according to ANA Code of Ethics. Implements elements of core measures in conjunction with Performance Improvement. Identifies current trends which could impact patient outcomes. Identifies system resources effectively and allocates them appropriately at the point of care delivery. Manages a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourages colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year. Employs critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes. Identifies & communicates needs for innovative nursing practices. Identifies & communicates need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. Identifies research as a resource in clinical practice. Stays current with new resources/knowledge/evidence. Serves as a resource/trainer for colleagues regarding competencies, policies and procedures, and clinical practice related to patient population served. Utilizes the change process to improve patient care, the work environment, and patient and staff satisfaction. Minimum Qualifications: Active NH Registered Nurse license or compact Registered Nurse license Associate Degree in Nursing Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience, critical care experience Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date Basic Cardiac Life Support Benefits Catholic Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Located in Manchester, NH, Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Medical Center