Cath Lab RN-Registered Nurse

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in the Cardiac Cath Lab at MercyOne Dubuque. The role provides direct and indirect patient care in the Cath Lab and other applicable procedural areas, implementing an outcome-based plan of care. The nurse conducts initial and ongoing assessments and provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served. The position follows safety, infection control, colleague health, and organizational integrity policies and procedures. The schedule is 10-hour day shifts, mainly Monday through Friday, at 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week), with one night of call per week and every fourth weekend. MercyOne describes its nursing service as Magnet-designated and emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care, safety, integrity, stewardship, and service to vulnerable communities.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
Current Iowa RN license.
BLS certification.
ACLS certification.
Mandatory Reporter qualification.
Intermediate language, high math, and 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 work as part of a team and strong time-management skills.
Strong knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and cardiac care.
Ability to analyze and interpret basic EKG tracings.
Knowledge of cardiac medications, hemodynamic monitoring, and fundamentals of sterile technique.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in a Cath Lab or special procedures lab preferred, or 3 years of critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in the Cath Lab and other applicable procedural areas, implementing an outcome-based plan of care.
Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Perform indirect patient care activities to maintain department standards.
Provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
Follow safety, infection control, and colleague health policies and procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, organizational integrity requirements, standards of conduct, and other policies and procedures.