Registered Nurse (RN) – Cath/IR

Every Patient. Every Encounter. Every Day.

At University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH), you will join a highly dedicated and supportive team that has been providing high quality care to the community of Harford County for over 100 years. We proudly serve our patients and our community with unwavering commitment and exceptional care. It's our passion for people that motivates us to do great work every single day.

Consistently named among the top 100 Best Places to Work in Maryland, our team members have the opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive and stimulating environment.

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN) – Cardiovascular Specialists to join our extraordinary team

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Specialist
FT – Day shift
Bel Air, Maryland
 

As a Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Specialist you will:

• Perform a variety of specialized invasive cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that assist in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. 
• Establish and maintain a sterile field to protect the patient from infection and practices universal precautions.  The team member knows and adheres to the hospital and department’s Infection Control policy and procedure.
• Transport patients to and from the procedure room and the prep/recovery area adhering to patient privacy and HIPAA guidelines.
• Participate in assuring quality patient care through the monitoring of team member/department performance on an ongoing basis , and ensures that the Interventional Angiography/Cardiovascular laboratory complies with applicable laws, regulations and standard of federal, state and local laws as well as the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations..
• Communicate to the healthcare team the plan of care, changes in patient condition, patient progress, and other relevant information and documents this information in the procedure lab for all to refer to.
•  Recognize and communicate hemodynamic changes sufficient to initiate adequate patient care response.  Team member recognizes variety of invasive pressure wave forms and is able to identify them.
•  Provide for actual and anticipated educational needs of Interventional Angiography/ Cardiovascular patient; family members; and significant others and provides Caring for You literature whenever available.
• Monitor narcotics and other medications to ensure availability, control, and compliance with nursing and pharmacy guidelines.

As a member of our team, you will experience:

• A supportive, collaborative, and continuous learning work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package to support your health and a balanced lifestyle - including health, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• 403(b) savings plan with company match
• Generous tuition reimbursement to support your continuing education and professional growth.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited Nursing program.
• Must possess a current Maryland RN license.
• BLS required. ACLS required within 90 days.  
• One year experience in a Critical Care setting, ED, or procedural area preferred 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.