Registered Nurse (RN) - Electrophysiology Lab

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.**Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.**Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way**Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.**Department:****Job Description Summary:**## **Schedule****Monday - Friday (11 am - 7:30 pm)**## Position ResponsibilitiesCardiac Cath Lab Responsibilities* Evaluates, assesses and documents patient's hemodynamic response to therapeutic intervention by accurate cardiovascular monitoring. Reports abnormal rhythm to physician.* Monitors, evaluates, documents and trouble shoots patients hemodynamic response with the use of Cath lab specialty equipment.* Accurately transcribes, reviews and carry's out physician orders.* Assess and reassess as per hospital policy.* Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival.* Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop a plan of care within eight hours of admission.* Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment at the beginning of each procedure.* Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention.* Planning* Initiates a plan of care within eight hours of admission.* Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs.Implementation* Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and plan of care.* Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations.* Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy.* Observes and documents effectiveness. Recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately.* Provides individualized instructions to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care.* Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment.* Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met.* Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned cardiac cath patient.* Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times.* Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage.* Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician.* Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy.* Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician.* Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order.* Transfers patients in/out of the cath lab in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's orders. Completes transfer summary and ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, including giving/receiving of report.* Evaluation* Documents/reports patient responses or outcomes resulting from: nursing interventions, treatments/procedures, interpersonal interactions, and patient/family education.* Evaluates and documents patient's progress towards established goals/objectives.* Updates/revises individualized patient care standards based on patient/family responses, progress towards goals.Professional and Staff Development* Obtains 100% mandatory hospital and unit specific inservices annually, prior to evaluation date.* Plans, presents, and documents unit inservice as required by level.* Documents competency in clinical skills annually.* Serves as a preceptor/clinical resource.* Functions as a Charge Nurse and assists in applying financial management principles - e.g. staffing, scheduling, decreasing LOS, Triaging, supply management.* Chair or Co Chair unit based PI committee meetings.* Qualifications* ### License/Registration/Certification + Current FL Nursing License, Current Basic Life Support,* ### Education + None* ### Experience + 2 years in RN position within a Telemetry monitored area or specialty patient care unit.**Benefits:**We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:* Health benefits* Life insurance* Long-term disability coverage* Healthcare spending accounts* Retirement plan* Paid time off* Pet Insurance* Tuition reimbursement* Employee assistance program* Wellness program* On-site housing for select positions and more!**J-18808-Ljbffr Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.