Registered Nurse-Cardiac Cath Lab

Montefiore Nyack Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Cath Lab in Nyack, New York. In this role, you will provide direct nursing care to patients of all ages within the cardiac catheterization laboratory setting, utilizing the nursing process and established standards of practice. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to manage, coordinate, and deliver high-quality patient care while maintaining clinical competence in your specialty area.

Clinical Setting

You will work in the Cardiac Cath Lab department, providing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures. The role requires on-call availability for the OR, PACU, and Cath Lab.

Responsibilities

• Systematically provide nursing care to patients within the framework of the nursing process and established standards of practice
• Integrate principles of patient safety in the provision of direct nursing care and medication management
• Adhere to established system-wide communication standards and processes
• Participate in designated forums addressing patient care, patient education, policy and procedures, safety, and clinical outcomes
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills related to cardiac cath lab nursing practice
• Demonstrate accountability for maintaining clinical competence and reaching defined standards of care
• Create positive interactions with patients, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Respond promptly to patient needs and concerns with empathy and professionalism
• Participate in department and hospital-wide activities that improve processes and outcomes
• Utilize resources fiscally and maintain equipment and supplies responsibly
• Complete assigned projects and tasks within projected timeframes

Schedule

• Shift: Day shift, 7 AM to 5:00 PM
• Hours: 10 hours per day, 40 hours per pay period
• Days vary, Monday through Friday
• On-call availability required Monday through Friday with varied hours
• Weekend call required

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license from the New York State Board of Nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association, required within 6 months of hire or transfer
• Associate degree in nursing or higher
• On-call availability for OR, PACU, and Cath Lab

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• One year of medical-surgical nursing experience
• National certification in cardiac cath lab nursing or related area of practice

Compensation

• Hourly rate: $55.40 and above
• Rate subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, and other relevant factors

Employment Terms

This position is part of the NH-NYSNA bargaining unit. For transfer requirements, please refer to the NYSNA Collective Bargaining Agreement.