Cardiac Catheterization RN - Plainsboro. NJ - Part Time (Day Shift)

Cardiac Catheterization RN - Plainsboro, NJ - Part Time (Day Shift)Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?Why Join Our Team?Penn Medicine Princeton Health (PMPH) is seeking a part time Registered Nurse (RN) to work the day shift within the Cardiac Cath Lab. The Cath Lab at PMPH has been in operation since 1998. Currently, the Cardiac Cath Lab resides within the Main OR. The Cardiac Cath Lab performs over 500 procedures annually and is projected to increase this coming year. The Cardiac Cath Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to perform minimally invasive procedures ensuring optimal visuals during procedure and patient monitoring.Scheduling Requirements:3 days a week, 8 hour day shifts.On call requirement.Key Roles and Responsibilities:Scrub and circulate in diagnostic cardiac catheterizations as well as percutaneous coronary interventionsAble to administer moderate sedation during the procedureMonitor patients' sedation levels during and after the procedurePrepare patients for proceduresAdminister medications pre, intra and post procedureFamiliar and administering IV emergency medications and dripsAssist in the diagnosis of heart disease of the heart muscle, valves, or coronary arteriesPerform patient examinations pre and post-catheterizationPerform procedures like implantation of temporary pacemakers, balloon angioplasty, and stent placementMonitor and document vital signs including arterial lines and pressuresEducate patients on medications, healthy lifestyle, and how to care for the surgical site before discharging themUtilize the EMR and maintain meticulous documentation of proceduresCompetent to use:Intra-aortic balloon pumpPhilips XPER hemodynamic monitoring systemIVUSFFR/IFRWhat We Require for this Role:EducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferredRelated Work Experience2 years in a cardiac catheterization lab performing diagnostic and interventional procedures REQUIREDAbility to scrub and circulate in a cardiac catheterization lab performing diagnostic and interventional proceduresKnowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, hemodynamic, and rhythm interpretationLICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Critical Care Registered Nursing credentials (CCRN) preferredWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Salary Range: $43.59 - $69.47/Hourly As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education. Live Your Life's WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.