Nurse Specialist Angio CATH LAB, Fulltime

Stamford Health is hiring a Fulltime Nurse Specialist Angio CATH LAB for the Cath Lab Unit!

This position is a day shift position, (4) 10-hour shift position!

RESTRICTED on-call requirement for STEMI, Must be able to report within 30 minutes!

Come join a well-established, highly productive and close-knit team of patient-focused Physicians and multiple support staff members! In this role, you will coordinate and develop patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and provide supervision & mentorship for non-RN team members.

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

* Competitive Salary

* Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one

* Wellness programs

* Paid Time Off accruals

* Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Free on-site parking and train station shuttle

* Childcare partnership with Children's Learn

Responsibilities

The Angio-Specialist will be proficient in-patient assessment and be competent in the management of patient's Cardiovascular patients, which included the vascular interventional radiology population, before, during and after their procedures. The Angio-Specialist will also be required to take an "on call schedule during non-operational hours of the lab to provide coverage for emergency cases. When assigned the charge role the Angio-Specialist will coordinate the operating schedule and supervise unit activities.

In addition, he/she will provide supervision of non-RN personnel.

* Assess patient's physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.

* Provide care for patients pre, intra and post procedures for all cardiac and vascular procedures

* Develop and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome

* Collaborate with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care

* Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated.

* Provide education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family.

* Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.

* Act as preceptor to new staff when requested.

* Responsible for taking on call per department's needs.

* Proficient in the management patients undergoing cardiac, peripheral vascular and Interventional Radiology procedures.

* Proficient in the management of elective and emergency procedures.

* Basic Electrophysiology.

* Competent in the administration of Moderate sedation

* Competent in utilizing the Hemodynamic System for monitoring and documentation purposes.

* Competent in the use of the AVOX, ACT machine and the Balloon Pump.

* Maintain par levels of supplies collaborative with Cardiovascular Technologists.

* Competent in the use of IVUS

* Competent in the use of Pressure Wire (FFR)

Qualifications

* Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

* Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.

* BCLS and ACLS required

* Moderate Sedation

* Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience.

* Maintain a minimum of 6 contact hours annually.

* We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of the community and patients we serve.