CARDIAC CATH LAB RN LEAD- CARDIAC CATH LAB

Froedtert • Manitowoc, WI

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides program and operational support to the Cardiac Catheterization Program. Collaborates with Leadership of Cardiac Catheterization in development and coordination of the unit. This individual will also function as a clinician providing specialized nursing care to inpatient and outpatients within the Cardiac Catheterization area(s) undergoing diagnostic and cardiac procedures. Other lead RN responsibilities include but are not limited to: coordinates the daily clinical operations of the department; trains nursing staff; coordinates nursing in-services, Maintains above average nursing skills in all aspects of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures; provides assistance to technologists, registered nurses and other physicians; participates in research programs as needed/requested and preparation for Joint Commission regulatory requirements. The lead is available for 24/7 call.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of Cardiology experience with a focus on Cardiac Catheterization labs or equivalent is required.
• Degree in Nursing (Baccalaureate or Graduate) is required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and the public, both inside and outside the facility.
• Versatility to perform a wide variety of duties, tasks and assignments as needs arise or are directed.
• Willingness to cross-train/serve in other departments is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
• Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family, significant others, employees and the general public.
• Current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or a Multi-state Nursing license from participating state in the NLC (Nurse licensure Compact).
• American Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Health Care provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required upon hire.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the daily clinical operations of the department.
• Trains nursing staff.
• Coordinates nursing in-services.
• Maintains above average nursing skills in all aspects of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures.
• Provides assistance to technologists, registered nurses and other physicians.
• Participates in research programs as needed/requested.
• Prepares for Joint Commission regulatory requirements.
• Available for 24/7 call.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level