RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Carle Health • Normal, IL

3d

About The Position

The procedural Registered Nurse in the Carle BroMenn Cath Lab monitors and provides comprehensive care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular, neuro interventional, and interventional radiology procedures. The RN may provide moderate sedation under the direction of a physician and collaborates with physicians, radiology technologists, and other care-team members to facilitate excellent patient care. The position includes call shifts, every third weekend, and 4–8 additional weekdays per month. Employees must live within 30 minutes of the facility.

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• College diploma in Nursing.
• More than one year of RN experience with cardiac experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within one year.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform responsibilities and duties required by the unit and scope of service.
• Implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support information integration for the healthcare team.
• Complete initial patient assessments and develop plans of care in accordance with unit standards and patient and family needs.
• Implement nursing plans, interventions, and patient-care procedures, and modify plans based on ongoing evaluation.
• Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
• Communicate directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offer constructive feedback to support peers’ professional development and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge.
• Identify personal learning needs and initiate appropriate solutions.
• Meet departmental competency requirements.
• Manage care for acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Implement interventions, including medication administration, and evaluate their effects.
• Document care using the EMR.
• Prepare patients for procedures; provide pain management; perform IV venipuncture; administer blood; and monitor laboratory results.
• Evaluate patients, delegate appropriately, and provide follow-up.
• Manage conflict and communicate professionally with all team members.

Benefits

• Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree