RN-Cardiac Cath-Structrl Hrt - Southcoast Health System, Inc.
Fall River, MA 02720
About the Job
Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 6 years in a row!
Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.
Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.
We are searching for a talented RN-Cardiac Cath Lab
Hours: per diem
Shift: Mon-Fri day shift (9hr shifts). Weeknight, Weekend and Holiday call rotation.
Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital – Fall River, MA
A career at Southcoast Health offers you:
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package**
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.
Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities:Under direction of the Administrative and Medical Director perform diversified duties within and in support of the Structural Heart and Cardiac Cath Departments including but not limited to preparing patients for various procedures, pre- and post-procedure patient teaching, conducting nursing assessment of patient, identifying potential problems and discussing finding with physician. Assist the physician with performance of cardiac catheterization, interventional, structural heart such as advanced transcatheter cardiac therapies including valve procedures in both mitral and aortic valve treatment, left atrial appendage procedures, left ventricular support devices, and adult congenital heart catheter therapies. Operate various technical instruments utilized in patient monitoring, surgical intervention and image processing. Calculate, prepare, and administer various pharmaceuticals within the scope of practice. Identify and interpret physiologic reactions and take appropriate action. Provide a permanent record of significant, functional, anatomical, and/or pathological data obtained from each individual patient and document notes in a clear and concise manner.
Qualifications:- Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required. A BSN Degree is preferred.
- CPR and ACLS certifications are required.
- Critical care or cardiology experience required. One (1) years Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology experience is preferred.
Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired