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　　Job Type:

　　Per Diem

　　Scheduled Hours:

　　Work Shift:

　　Day (United States of America)

　　Registered Nurse - Cath Lab/EP Lab Holding Area - Per Diem

　　Job Description:

　　About Mount Auburn Hospital

　　Mount Auburn Hospital is a 217-bed teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School and is located in Cambridge, MA. Founded in 1886, the hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare to the residents of surrounding nearby communities. Mount Auburn Hospital is part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a new healthcare system in Boston, MA and surrounding areas.

　　Cath Lab / EP Lab Department Description

　　The Invasive Cardiology Department at Mount Auburn Hospital is comprised of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Cath Lab) and the Electrophysiology Lab (EP Lab). The department offers comprehensive diagnostic and interventional procedures to our patients. The clinical staff is comprised of a mixture of registered nurses, cardiovascular technologists, and radiologic technologists. The department is comprised of two Cath Labs, one EP Lab, and a six bed holding room for pre- and post-procedure care. Additionally, Cath/EP Lab staff work collaboratively with the cardiac surgery team in the hybrid CVOR to care for patients undergoing TAVR procedure.

　　General Expectations

　　Provides competent compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of the nursing process. Provides direct nursing care of Invasive Cardiology patients in the Holding Area and minor procedures. Evaluates patient prior to procedure; monitors vital signs, assesses patient, and documents accordingly. Recognizes changes in patient status and reports to physician. Initiates nursing interventions according under the direction of the attending physician. Acquires/maintains competency in the administration and monitoring of conscious sedation under the direction of the Cardiologist, Hospital policy, and State regulations without error. Acquires/maintains competency in specialized Interventional Cardiology equipment, intravenous (IV) infusion pumps, bedside cardiac monitors, oxygen administration/airway equipment as needed for patient care. Collaborates with cardiologists regarding individualized patient assessments and plan of care. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Acquires/maintains competency in use of the electronic medical record. Collaborates with various departments to ensure continuity of care: Emergency Department, SICU/MICU, CVOR, Perfusion, Echo Lab, Anesthesia, PACU, etc. Performs all other duties as assigned.

　　Cath Lab Holding Area Duties

　　Provides nursing care to patients both pre- and post-procedure for all Invasive Cardiology patients. Provides intra-procedure nursing care to patients having minor procedures and exams in the Cath Lab Holding Area such as loop recorder implants/explants, tilt tables, TEE’s, cardioversions, and medication challenges.

　　Requirements

　　Graduate of accredited school of nursing required. Currently licensed Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required. Current BLS required Current ACLS required. Available for flexible dayshifts per department needs between the hours of 0630 and 1730 (mix of 8, 9, or 10-hour shifts are utilized within the department). Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment required. 2-3 years of medical/surgical experience required. 2-3 years of Stepdown or Critical Care experience preferred. Strong cardiac background preferred (CCU or CTICU/CVICU). Cath Lab, EP Lab, or Interventional Radiology experience preferred. Moderate sedation experience preferred. Specialty certification preferred (RCIS, RCES, CCRN, CVRN, CEN, and/or CRN).

　　FLSA Status:

　　Non-Exempt

　　As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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