Registered Nurse- Cardiac Catheterization Lab (20 Hours, Days)

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC nurses advance professional practice and deliver evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you’ll be part of leading-edge clinical care in a truly mission-driven organization. We provide a supportive work environment with rich opportunities for training, development, and growth, and the tools you need to take charge of your own practice.

About the Cardiac Catheterization Department

Using advanced technology in our state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Electrophysiology (EP) Clinic, we perform over 1,000 procedures each year for patients with heart failure, heart conditions, circulatory issues, and cardiovascular disease. Our angiography suite offers cutting-edge treatments for peripheral vascular disease, dialysis-related conditions, and other vascular illnesses. We also provide 24/7 emergency primary angioplasty to deliver immediate, lifesaving care for heart attack patients.

About the Role

As an RN in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model, you will be supported by a collaborative nursing organization while providing excellent care to your patients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the Department, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients
• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues
• Update and manage patient records
• Enter and interpret computerized data/information
• Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

Requirements

• Nursing Diploma, ASN, or BSN (preferred); ability to obtain BSN within 4 years required
• Current RN Massachusetts license
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• 3–5 years of previous Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Lab experience required
• Previous Critical Care experience preferred

Skills

• Procedural sedation experience
• Proficient with hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
• STEMI response
• Experience with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, TEE and cardioversions, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella devices
• Experience with Epic preferred
• Experience with XPER preferred

Schedule

• 20 hours, days
• On-call requirement: must live within 30 minutes for call; weekend and weeknight call required

Pay

Compensation range: $38.86–$80.77. This range is based on minimum job qualifications. Base pay is determined by education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to the position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits
• Contract increases
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403(b) savings match
• Earned time cash out
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities
• Resources to support employee and family wellbeing