This Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse position is located in the Medical Service at the West Roxbury campus location, and will be flexible to move across all VA Boston campuses as needed. This is a full-time 40-hour per week position. The Medical Service of the VA Boston Healthcare System is currently recruiting for one full time Registered Nurse for the Cardiology section. The cardiology procedure nurse provides clinical support to the Cardiac Cath Lab, the E.P. Lab and the Echo Lab. The nurse has knowledge and experience in areas of patient care practices related to critical care, moderate sedation administration and monitoring, cardiac arrhythmia detection, aseptic technic and procedural activity. Duties: - Include but are not limited to: Circulates, assists, and operates equipment for all of the various Cardiac Cath/EP/TAVR/Echo Lab procedures. Monitors patients during Cardiac Cath/EP/Echo procedures including but not limited to continuous EKG and hemodynamic monitoring, identification of cardiac arrhythmias, response to medications, initiation and titration of vasoactive IV medications and treatments. Documents patient data during procedures and accurately maintains the procedure prolog. Administers medications, including ACLS medications and anticoagulants utilizing all safety precautions. Administers moderate sedation with appropriate patient monitoring assessment and documentation. Operates complex radiographic, angiographic and digital recording equipment. Maintains and adheres to all radiation safety principles. Conducts quality control procedures on equipment. Follows strict adherence to sterile technique, infection control and safety practices. Develops and maintains knowledge of all complex medical equipment used in the Cardiac Cath and EP Labs. Provides direct care of the patient pre, intra, and post procedure. Participates in maintaining a clean environment. Preferred Experience: Five years of complex clinical nursing experience. Critical care and procedural experience. Ability to work in a collegial and collaborative relationship while directing an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Demonstrate strong organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with professional and administrative staff. ACLS certification. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m (hours are adjustable) Compressed/Flexible: May be Authorized. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required. Notifications: This position is a Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by a special rate. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. This position is in the Excepted Service. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary for new appointments based on the candidate's education and experience. For internal selectees being promoted, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
