RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Position Summary:

Compassion. Grace. Skill. This is what defines a Carle Heart & Vascular Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse. We are looking for a responsible and compassionate RN with top-notch clinical, communication and interpersonal skills.

Join our team of knowledgeable, passionate individuals to help change lives and see the positive impact you can have on each of our patients. The Carle Cath Lab performs many exciting and innovative procedures including, but not limited to: Diagnostic Cardiac Cath, PTCA interventions, TAVR, Left Atrial Appendage Closure, and MitraClip. Staff are responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the Prep/Recovery and Procedure Lab staff to facilitate excellent patient care.

The HVI offers several unique opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible staffing options (i.e. cross-training, job sharing, minimal on-call shifts), HVI MD Lecture series (which includes free CEUs for staff), mentoring program (to support new hires and transfers), and educational events with various HVI equipment and procedural training (i.e. Shockwave, CoroFlow, Structural Heart Program). Come be a part of something bigger in the Heart and Vascular Institute at Carle - a Magnet-designated hospital, ranked as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals.

Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS. Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.

• Administers medications necessary for procedure.
• Manages care of patients during moderate sedation.
• Monitors hemodynamics throughout procedure.
• Provides outline documentation of procedure events.
• Understanding use of supplies and equipment used in various procedures.