Cardiac Cath Lab - Staff Nurse

Insight•Chicago, IL

13d

About The Position

WE ARE INSIGHT: At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now! General Summary: The registered nurse facilitates unit operations and patient flow under the supervision of the Manager of Cardiology. These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Current RN License in the State of Illinois required.
Current certification in CPR required.
ACLS certification required for critical care and ER.
Caring attitude.
Professional appearance.
Willingness to increase own knowledge and skills and mentor others.
Knowledge of growth and development needs of staff.
Ability to relate well to professional and non-professional staff.
Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties.
Ability to cooperate effectively with others, a team player.
Ability to delegate appropriately.
Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Anticipate, plan, direct and evaluate the care of the patients provided by Cardiac Catheterization Staff and ancillary personnel.
Direct the flow of patients.
Monitor the planning, delivery and outcomes of care for area patient population.
Collaborate with other health team members to provide coordinated, safe, and compassionate care for patients.
Function as an expert clinical practitioner and role model for staff according to unit needs.
Works closely with cardiologist I the performance of invasive procedures and patient outcomes.
Support the cardiologists, manager, nurse coordinator and unit staff in the performance of invasive procedures.
Assists during procedure to assure a fast and efficient delivery of care to patients.
Delegates and adjusts care for patient population based on patient acuity and available staff.
Assists in the performance of invasive procedures such as scrubbing, equipment utilization and hemodynamic computation.
Document patient’s status, test performed and follow up plans.
Actively participates in the operation of therapeutic and interventional equipment.
Participates in activities leading to quality outcomes.
Participates in the on-call schedule.
Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in schedule.
Maintain own personal professional growth and development.