RN Cath Lab

Job Summary:

The SMH Level 4 Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cath Lab provides specialized nursing care for adult and pediatric cardiac patients undergoing mechanical and electrical diagnostic and interventional procedures. The role involves comprehensive pre- and post-procedural care in a fast-paced inpatient and outpatient setting, collaborating closely with cardiovascular technologists and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction. Candidates must have at least 2 years of Cath Lab experience and advanced cardiac care skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nursing care during cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.
• Manage pre- and post-procedural patient assessments and monitoring in the Cath Lab holding area.
• Administer moderate sedation and manage dysrhythmia telemetry monitoring.
• Collaborate with cardiovascular technologists and interdisciplinary teams to support cardiac interventions including TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, and other structural heart procedures.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring and assist with right and left heart catheterizations.
• Support mechanical circulatory support devices such as ECMO, Impella, IABP, ProtekDuo, and LVADs.
• Respond to emergencies and provide critical care for cardiac patients during procedures.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and documentation requirements.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Minimum 2 years of Cath Lab and electrophysiology experience.
• BLS (AHA) certification.
• ACLS (AHA) certification.
• Moderate sedation training.
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia management skills.
• Experience with cardiac interventions including TAVR, MitraClip, Watchman, CTO, PCI, pericardiocentesis, vascular interventions, and advanced mechanical circulatory support devices.
• Critical care or cardiac nursing experience.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Cardiovascular certification or Registered Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) credential.
• Experience with device and ablation procedures and equipment.
• Electrophysiology lab experience.

Special Considerations:

• Preference for 36 hours per week, working either 4x10-hour or 3x12-hour shifts.
• Shift hours typically from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM or 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• Must be available for weekends, holidays, on-call, callback, and charge nurse duties as needed.
• Work environment includes inpatient and outpatient procedural labs with a focus on cardiac care.

Scheduling:

• Shift schedules are assigned based on department needs with preference for consistent 4x10 or 3x12-hour shifts.
• Availability for weekend and holiday shifts is required.
• On-call and callback responsibilities are part of the role.