*$20,000 Sign-On Bonus!* *Schedule:*Full-time, daylight position, generally 5×8-hour shifts (may change to 10-hour shifts). Off on weekends and holidays, except when on call. A 30-minute response time is required while on call. Call schedule is generally one week on, one week off. ** ** *Your experience matters* Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is part ofLifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) – Cath Lab joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to/making communities healthier////®/. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. *More about our team* Employees are always willing to help each other and work as a team. ** *How you’ll contribute* ARegistered Nurse (RN) – Cath Lab who excels in this role: * Makes decisions and judgments in preventing, analyzing, and resolving patient care concerns. * Reports patient status refers problems when necessary and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes. * Maintains competency in patient sedation assessment and management. * Maintains competency in Pain Assessment and management of pain. * Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, and employee-related information. * Participates in Performance Improvement based activities and hospital based as directed. * Demonstrates ability to adapt to various age specific patient populations. *Unit Specific Clinical - Cardiac Catheterization Lab:* * Understands and applies principles of aseptic technique. * Provides patient assessment, education, intervention, documentation and management of patients while in the Cath Lab. * Acts as a resource for the technicians, secretaries, and other staff. * Assumes responsibility as team leader as assigned to assist with patient management, coordination of patient flow, delegation of duties. * Assumes responsibility for patient care management and is the team leader during emergency call in cases. * Performs the role of circulator or monitor during the Cath procedure. * Cross train to scrub assistant. * Provides input in the development of policies, procedures, quality control and marketing of the Cath Lab. * Demonstrates ability to operate and maintain all equipment in accord with instructions, policies and procedures. Notifies the Cath Lab Manager and/or Charge RN of any problems with the equipment. * Oversees the restocking of rooms to assure readiness for emergent cases. * Responsible for cleaning Cath Lab, equipment and holding area between procedures according to infection control policy and procedures. * Assumes responsibility, authority and accountability for clinical practice. * Follows safety procedures and guidelines. Reports unsafe conditions. * Maintains safe handling of hazardous and infectious materials in accordance with Hospital policy. * Enters complete and accurate data into the established database. * Uses all Cath Lab computer system for work related activities. Safeguards all computer information and maintains confidentiality. Proves ability to navigate all computer programs. * Adheres to time scheduling exhibiting flexibility. Assumes on call responsibility, with required response time of 30 (thirty) minutes or less. * Assists in OPSU and ICU/CCU area as directed. * Assists with the performance of all lab procedures, including, and not limited to, cardiac pacemakers, TEE, and cardioversion procedures and recoveries. * Demonstrates clinical competence in basic cardiac physiology/pathology, 12 lead EKG interpretation; physiologic monitoring (intra cardiac pressure waveform knowledge), pacemaker operations (implantable and external) and other radiographic equipment related to cardiac care. * Management of critically ill patients during transfer to other health care facilities. *Education:* * Assists in the orientation and continuing education of new staff, other staff members, and students. * Attend unit specific educational programs. * Promotes cardiac education programs in the community. * Assume responsibility for maintaining own educational requirements, attends required education, clinical excellence competency etc., including age specific education. *Quality Assurance:* * Participates in ongoing Performance Improvement projects both within the department and within the system as appropriate. * Demonstrates competence in performing all quality controls within the department. *Why join us* We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:** * *Comprehensive Benefits*: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — withmedical plans starting at just $10 per pay period—tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. * *Financial Protection & PTO*: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. * *Financial & Career Growth*: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. * *Employee Well-being*: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). * *Professional Development*: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. *What we’re looking for * Applicants should be graduates of an RN program and hold a current nurse’s license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories. Additional requirements include: * Two years nursing experience in acute cardiac care. * Critical care course. * BLS Certification. * ACLS Certification or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire. ** *Connect with a Recruiter* Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Alexis Feathers by emailingafeather@conemaugh.org. *More about Conemaugh Nason Medical Center* Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients. *EEOC Statement* Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Conemaugh Nason Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. **Job:** **Nursing* **Organization:** **Nason Medical Center* **Title:** *RN - Cath Lab* **Location:** *Pennsylvania-Roaring Spring* **Requisition ID:** *7466-1689*