Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Cath Labs

Registered Nurse

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you're the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

The Cardiology Lab (Cath Lab) and the Interventional Radiology Lab are high-acuity procedural areas serving a diverse adult patient population. The RNs on this unit will support adult patients, often with comorbidities such as coronary artery disease, stroke risk, peripheral vascular disease, etc. You will collaborate with ICU, ED, and inpatient units for urgent/emergent cases. On-call responsibilities include STEMI activations or emergent IR procedures. Nurses work closely with interventional cardiologists, radiologists, technologists, and anesthesia providers. We use advanced imaging systems (e.g., fluoroscopy, CT-guided interventions), hemodynamic monitoring, and sedation protocols. This role requires adaptability, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, procedure-driven environment with frequent transitions between patient care and technical support.

Responsibilities:

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.
• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Required Qualifications:

• Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least 6 months experience preferred.

Education:

AS: Nursing (Required)

Licenses / Certifications:

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical Requirements:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range:

$39.74 - $52.99

CITY: Rochester

POSTAL CODE: 14626

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.