Cath Lab RN

Kootenai Health • Coeur d'Alene, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for the Cath lab patient population. The role requires professional interaction with multiple departments to ensure safe patient care, as well as creativity, latitude, critical thinking, experience, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. The RN must be competent to meet the age-specific needs of the assigned unit and maintain regular, predictable attendance.

Regular on-call availability is required for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. When called in, the RN must be able to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Licensed RN with at least 3 years of patient-facing RN experience at time of hire; ADN or diploma required, with a BSN or higher preferred.
• Non-BSN RNs with less than 3 years of patient-facing RN experience at hire must enroll in a baccalaureate or higher nursing degree program within 1 year of employment and complete it within 3 years of hire.
• Idaho RN licensure, licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure, or current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege-to-practice compact with Idaho is required before the start date.
• Previous experience in a Cath lab, critical care, or emergency room setting is required. Equivalent procedural experience may be considered at the hiring manager's discretion.
• Competency in procedural sedation, cardiac medication administration, and cardiac monitoring.
• Ability to report changes in patient status and care needs to physicians, including in potentially emergent situations.
• BLS certification required: current AHA Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver, or KH BLS during General Orientation.
• ACLS certification required.
• Able to lift and move up to 35 pounds.
• Able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position; push, pull, or transport heavy equipment; stoop, crouch, or bend; and assist in patient transfers.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or higher degree.
• Equivalent procedural experience may be considered at the hiring manager's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and document nursing care for the Cath lab patient population.
• Interact professionally with multiple departments to ensure safe patient care.
• Meet the age-specific needs of the assigned unit.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Provide on-call availability for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, and arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of a call-in.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer-paid options for eligible full-time employees and affordable plans for part-time staff.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance.
• Telemedicine and wellbeing resources.
• Tuition assistance after 90 days of employment.
• Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3% to 6%.
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
• Wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps.
• PerkSpot discounts across more than 25 categories.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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