Description
General Summary of Position
Functions as an experienced nursing practitioner providing direct and indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process in assisting with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the Cardiovascular Lab and Non-Invasive procedures in the Echocardiography areas. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
About MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's Cath Lab (Cardiovascular Pulmonary Department)
The Cardiovascular Pulmonary Department at MedStar Georgetown is a procedural department with 3 pre-procedural bays and 4 state-of-the-art procedural rooms. The Cardiovascular Pulmonary Lab nurse will assist expert members of the interdisciplinary team to perform advanced therapeutic procedures such as Diagnostic Heart Caths, Electrophysiology Studies, Device implants-Pacemakers and AICDs (Single, Dual and Bi-Ventricular), Peripheral Vascular Arteriogram and Angioplasty/Stenting, cutting edge in Bronchoscopy procedures from Cryo Spray of tumors to fiducial placement for Cyberknife, Bone Marrow collection. Cardiovascular Pulmonary Lab nurses will work closely with patients to perform medical intake in preparation for procedures and assist during the procedures by administering IV moderate sedation, monitor patients' safety and comfort, intra-op electronic documentation and specimen collection.
Cardiovascular Pulmonary Lab nurses are responsible for assessment and care of patients undergoing invasive procedures or receiving moderate sedation in the Cardiovascular Pulmonary Department. Cardiovascular Pulmonary nurses work collaboratively with all members of the interdisciplinary team and offer innovative diagnostic tests and life-saving treatments for a diverse patient population.
Schedule:
4 x 10 hr shifts ex: 7-5:30 or
5 x 8 hr shifts ex: 7-3:30, shifts based on scheduling needs.
This Department is closed on the holidays; no weekends, no call requirements.
Benefits:
Competitive salaries plus differentials
20 Days of Paid Time Off per year plus personal time/holidays
Education/Tuition assistance
Relocation reimbursement
Generous Total Rewards Benefits Package
Matched Retirement Savings Plan
Specialized training opportunities with one-on-one preceptorship
Nationally renowned Nursing Wellbeing Program
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. required and
- Bachelor's degree BSN Degree preferred
Experience
- 5-7 years Experience inclusive of a minimum of one year icu or ccu experience required required
- 3-4 years Experience in a general medical or surgical unit required
- Cardiology experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure urrent D.C. licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse. required and
- BLS - Basic Life Support Current certification in BCLS required, ACLS required
- Health Services\ACLS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experienced in all aspects of interventional procedures preferred including Dobutamine Stress Echo, Transesophageal Echo and assisting physicians in all aspects of invasive cardiovascular procedures preferred.
- Must have current knowledge and techniques of ICU nursing care including cardiac monitoring, starting IV's, and patient teaching.
- Must be able to learn principles/procedures associated with assisting in hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac angiography and identification of ischemic changes during procedures and use of radiographic equipment.
- Must be able to act quickly, independently and remain calm in stressful and emergency situations.
This position has a hiring range of $41.98 - $71.68
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