Cardiovascular Experts of PA is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing cardiovascular team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care in both the clinical and procedural settings while supporting physicians and staff in delivering excellent cardiovascular services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assess and monitor patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery or pre/post-operative care, including vital signs, symptom assessment, and hemodynamic stability.
- Assist in perioperative procedures, perform catheterization support, IV insertions, and patient positioning as needed.
- Administer medications and therapies per physician orders, ensure accurate documentation, and maintain sterile technique.
- Provide patient education and discharge planning, including post-operative care and wound/line care instructions.
- Collaborate with surgeons, cardiology team, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes and ensure smooth workflow.
- Perform patient assessments prior to nuclear stress testing, including review of medical history, medications, allergies, and contraindications.
- Educate patients on stress testing procedures, potential risks, and post-test care instructions to ensure informed participation.
- Prepare and monitor patients undergoing exercise and pharmacologic stress tests in collaboration with cardiologists and nuclear medicine staff.
- Conduct clinical assessment of patient concerns via telephone using evidence-based triage protocols.
- Determine urgency of symptoms and provide appropriate guidance, including home care instructions, same-day appointments, or emergency care recommendations.
- Document patient interactions, symptom descriptions, clinical advice, and follow-up plans in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers to relay patient concerns and obtain care recommendations when necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Current ACLS and BLS certification required.
- Working knowledge of nursing practice in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative spaces in an ambulatory surgery center, cardiac cath lab, and/or operating room setting required
- Excellent communication skills; oral, written and presentation.
- Demonstrates accountability, skill and knowledge to practice within scope of position responsibilities.
- Demonstrates an above average ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, anticipate, interpret, evaluate and problem solve to provide a safe, effective, functional environment.
- Extensive knowledge of Excel, Word, and other position specific software
- Energetic leader with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Excellent bedside manner and communication skills with patients and families.
- Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision.
- Minimum One (1) year of ambulatory surgery center and/or cardiac cath lab experience as a registered nurse (perferred)
- Previous cardiovascular experience
- Unafraid to do a little extra to deliver world class care.
- Promote positive employee relations, strong customer service ethic and commitment to ongoing staff education and training.
- Proficiency in clinical management of complex patients.
- Strong ability to use electronic health records in support of patient care delivery.
- Understanding of the latest evidence based cardiovascular disease treatments.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- 401K
- Monday-Friday
- No Holidays
- No Weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Camp Hill, PA 17011 (Required)
Pay: From $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Camp Hill, PA 17011 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Camp Hill, PA 17011: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
