*Description*
*Per Diem RN Specialist Cardiology Laboratory position in the Invasive Cardio Lab department.*
One-ten-, or twelve-hour shift per week with variable start times; 6:00am, 7;00am, 8:00am. No call requirement.
*Per Diem Rate: $63.65*
Summary:
Provides quality nursing care and practice to patients undergoing invasive cardiac diagnostic, interventional procedures, EP studies and ablations, and endovascular/peripheral procedures pre, intra, and post procedure. Maintains patient safety and comfort while assisting the physician in obtaining sufficient and valid hemodynamic and radiologic data for diagnosis and possible interventional procedure.
Responsibilities:
1. Assesses, monitors and implements supportive nursing care, health counseling and education to patients of all ages. Identifies physical symptoms and changes in patient status. Takes appropriate action in timely manner.
2. Provides IV access, procedure-specific preparation, prepares and administ...