Interventional Procedures Nurse- PCS

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Job Title: Patient Care Specialist

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day (Four 10 hour shifts, 1 weekend on-call)

Position Highlights:

• Competitive Pay

• Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)

• Additional Benefits: Relocation assistance;

• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules

• Advancement: Opportunities to advance through the Clinical Advancement Program

• Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD

Description:

Holy Cross Health is seeking an experienced Interventional Procedure Nurse to be a key member of the dept. The IP Nurse/RN Patient Care Specialist (PCS) is responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients in the acute care setting. This nurse will be responsible for the IR/Cath Lab patient prior, during and after the procedure, administering medications and assisting during procedures.

Holy Cross Health has a mixed lab for Cath lab and Interventional Radiology. There are 5 labs. Procedures performed on the Cardiac side are elective Vascular, Cardiac and EP and emergency STEMI. Procedures performed on the IR side include IR, Vascular, Neuro and emergency Thrombectomy cases.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible and accountable for:

• Precepting and mentoring staff in application of the nursing process to plan and manage the care of patients with non-complex and complex bio-physio-socio-spiritual needs.

• Providing clinical teaching and supervision and directing the most appropriate patient assignment for new and experienced staff.

• Facilitating and participating in staff development, including orientation and training.

• Participating in performance evaluation and management including verbal coaching and counseling.

• Participating in the development and/or revision of patient care standards and pathways.

• Improving patient outcomes through application of evidence-based findings to advance nursing practice.

• Developing patient and staff education materials and serves as a consultant for patient and staff education needs.

• Proactively identifying areas of concern and collaborates with the health care team to problem solve and find solutions.

• Promoting unit specific certifications and advances in education, and participation in the clinical advancement program.

What you will need

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program

• BSN required. MSN preferred.

• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing or Compact State as a Registered Nurse.

• BLS certification (through American Heart Association)

• Minimum of 5 years of specialty specific experience in an acute care setting

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties

• Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

Holy Cross Hospital has received the award and achievement of being one of Healthgrades 2021 America's 100 Best Hospitals.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.