JOB DESCRIPTION
Stamford Health is hiring a Fulltime Nurse Specialist Angio CATH LAB for the Cath Lab Unit!
This position is a day shift position, (4) 10-hour shift position!
RESTRICTED on-call requirement for STEMI, Must be able to report within 30 minutes!
Responsibilities
The Angio-Specialist will be proficient in-patient assessment and be competent in the management of patient’s Cardiovascular patients, which included the vascular interventional radiology population, before, during and after their procedures. The Angio-Specialist will also be required to take an “on call schedule during non-operational hours of the lab to provide coverage for emergency cases. When assigned the charge role the Angio-Specialist will coordinate the operating schedule and supervise unit activities. In addition, he/she will provide supervision of non-RN personnel.
Assess patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
Provide care for patients pre, intra and post procedures for all cardiac and vascular procedures
Develop and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome
Collaborate with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care
Evaluate patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated.
Provide education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family.
Participate in and support performance improvement and risk management activities.
Act as preceptor to new staff when requested.
