*Employment Type:* Full time *Shift:* Day Shift *Description:* *Position Purpose*
Cath Lab functions independently as a member of our team of Nurses, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Interventional Cardiologists. Within our two procedure labs, the RN provides care to patients undergoing elective and emergent invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures. The lab also performs pacemaker and defibrillator implantations, generator changes, loop recorder insertions, tilt table tests, transesophageal echocardiograms, and cardioversion procedures.
This role performs a variety of tasks to ensure patient safety and comfort including patient assessment and hemodynamic monitoring, pre procedure preparation and administration of conscious sedation.
*What you will do*
In this critical role you will be part of a team which values teamwork and prioritizes quality patient care and patient safety above all.
*Minimum Qualifications*
* *Education*: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
BSN graduates preferred.
* *Licensure*: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
* *Certification*: BLS (AHA/ARC).
*Preferred Skills:
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* *Education:* Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree preferred.
* *Experience:* Acute care, Medical-Surgical, Cariad Telemetry experience preferred.
* *Certification: *ACLS and Stroke Certification preferred.
*Work Schedule*:
* Full time – 40 hours – Days - On Call during the week and weekends, Rotating Holidays and Weekends.
*Ministry/Facility Information*
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women's Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.
*Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion*
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
