Cath Lab RN - Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

27d•Onsite

About The Position

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home. In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times – the nation’s most prestigious award for nursing excellence. Want to learn more about MercyOne Dubuque? Click here: Find a Location Dubuque, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dubuque Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse for our Cardiac Cath Lab! Schedule: 10 hour days--mainly M-F, day (with the exception of call) Call one night per week and every 4th weekend

Requirements

Associate degree required, BSN preferred.
Minimum 2 years' experience in Cath Lab or special procedures lab preferred or 3 years critical care experience
Current Iowa RN license
BLS ACLA Mandatory Reporter.
Intermediate language, high math, high reasoning ability.
Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence.
Critical thinking skills.
Ability to perform within a team and good time management skills.
Strong knowledge base in cardiac anatomy, physiology and Cardiac care.
Must be able to analyze and interpret basic EKG tracings.
Knowledge of cardiac medications, hemodynamic monitoring and fundamentals of sterile technique.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care activities in the Cath Lab & other applicable procedural areas implementing an outcome-based plan of care
Conducts an initial assessment and ongoing assessments
Performs indirect patient care activities to maintain department standards
Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit
Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior