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Job description
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:
The Cardiac Cath Registered Nurse is responsible for Scrub and circulate in diagnostic cardiac catheterizations as well as percutaneous coronary interventions
Able to administer moderate sedation during the procedure
Monitor patients' sedation levels during and after the procedure
Prepare patients for procedures
Administer medications pre, inta and post procedure
Familiar and administering IV emergency medications and drips
Assist in the diagnosis of heart disease of the heart muscle, valves, or coronary arteries
Perform patient examinations pre and post-catheterization
Perform procedures like implantation of temporary pacemakers, balloon angioplasty, and stent placement
Monitor and document vital signs including arterial lines and pressures
Educate patients on medications, healthy lifestyle, and how to care for the surgical site before discharging them
Utilize the EMR and maintain meticulous documentation of procedures
Competent to use: Intra-aortic balloon pump
Philips XPER hemodynamic monitoring system
IVUS
FFR/IFR
What We Require for this Role:
Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred
Related Work Experience
2 years in a cardiac catheterization lab performing diagnostic and interventional procedures REQUIRED
Ability to scrub and circulate in a cardiac catheterization lab performing diagnostic and interventional procedures
Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, hemodynamic, and rhythm interpretation
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Critical Care Registered Nursing credentials (CCRN) preferred
We 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.
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Live Your Life's Work
We 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.
Worksite address
plainsboro, NJ, 08536, US
Who can apply
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