Interventional Nurse - Cardiac Cath - Trenton - Full-Time - DAYS

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV, including two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of over 600 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and hospital-based services.

The listed pay range reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ based on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay

Pay Range: $43.90 - $59.69 per hour

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care to meet the health, physical, emotional, and educational needs of patients undergoing diagnostic or interventional radiologic procedures.
• Plans and provides unique, individualized comfort measures using intuitive and innovative, scientifically-based approaches.
• Reviews medical history and records to address potential problems before the patient arrives for an interventional procedure.
• Assesses patient condition by interviewing, performing physical examinations, and continuously monitoring.
• Discusses any problems with the physician before, during, and after the procedure.
• Performs all functions of the procedure competently, assists the physician during all aspects, records the procedure, operates non-radiological equipment, maintains a sterile environment, and completes related clerical functions.
• Assists patients and families in understanding care alternatives and facilitates communication among the healthcare team.
• Provides information and interpretation of the patient's condition, offering coping mechanisms and educating patients and families in preparation for admission, procedure, and discharge.
• Assesses the patient's information needs and tailors communication to enable comprehension.
• Formulates and documents a discharge plan maximizing the patient's ability to continue meaningful life activities.
• Follows up on internal resources to determine intervention outcomes and mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patient control and participation in recovery.
• Collaborates with case managers to discuss care alternatives in preparation for family-centered conferences.
• Provides accurate health information to patients and families, enabling active participation in healthcare decisions.
• Develops individualized teaching plans, incorporating cultural diversity as needed, and confers with the treatment team regarding special needs upon discharge.
• Performs and documents initial history and assessment, anticipating deterioration and planning interventions as needed.
• Documents accurately and evaluates treatment effectiveness, anticipating problems in complex or unusual clinical situations.
• Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs.
• Ensures handoff communication includes a report on likely situations and unresolved problems.
• Mobilizes resources in emergencies, displaying rapid problem-solving and treatment initiation.
• Administers medications accurately and safely, documenting according to nursing standards.
• Performs, teaches, and demonstrates technical skills specific to the assigned unit.
• Identifies and resolves issues related to patient education for medication management.
• Participates in unit-based chart reviews and performance improvement activities.
• Assists with the development and revision of the unit-based orientation plan.
• Modifies patient care regimens using discretionary judgment and facilitates appropriate responses from the healthcare team.
• Evaluates care quality, identifies problems, and documents improvements.
• Advocates for patients, using clear rationale to guide treatment responses.
• Participates in evaluating unit standards of care and identifying potential problems.
• Organizes unit activities to mobilize resources in a changing environment, displaying competency in charge and preceptor roles.
• Follows policies for attendance, punctuality, and continuing education.
• Adapts staffing patterns based on unit needs and attends advanced workshops.
• Performs other duties as assigned and adapts to changing department demands.
• Participates in unit and hospital committees.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Two years of critical care experience or training preferred.
• AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider certification.
• Registered Nurse licensure in New Jersey (NJ).
• ACLS certification required (or must obtain within 6 months of hire) for assignments in Critical Care, Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatric Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (excluding Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, or Observation.
• NRP certification required (or must obtain within 6 months of hire) for assignments in Maternity Services.
• PALS certification required (or must obtain within 6 months of hire) for assignments in Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (PACU & Same Day Surgery only), or Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of regulatory, accrediting, and compliance requirements.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands: Carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching forward, reaching overhead, squatting/kneeling/crawling, wrist position deviation, pinching/fine motor activities, keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Occasional physical demands: Sitting, climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), taste or smell.
• Continuous physical demands: Standing, walking, talking, or hearing.
• Lifting requirements: Floor to waist: 40 lbs; Waist level and above: 40 lbs.
• Sensory requirements: Accurate near vision, accurate far vision, color discrimination, accurate depth perception, accurate hearing.
• Anticipated occupational exposure risks: Bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable diseases, radiation, dust/particulate matter.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD) and Short Term Disability (STD) Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit and Parking Benefits
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Voluntary Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child)
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program