RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Carle Health•Normal, IL

8d•$33 - $56

About The Position

The Carle BroMenn Cath Lab performs many exciting and innovative procedures including but not limited to: diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular, neuro interventional, and interventional radiology procedures. The procedural RN provides monitoring and comprehensive care of the patients undergoing these procedures including providing moderate sedation under the direction of the physician. They are responsible for collaborating with physicians, radiology technologists and other members of the care team to facilitate excellent patient care.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
College Diploma: Nursing
RN>1yr 3Yr commitment External Applicants only

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
Manage care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
Implement interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effects.
Document all care using EMR.
Prepare patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, monitor labs.
Evaluation of patients.
Delegate with appropriate follow- up.
Conflict management.
Professional communication with all team members.