RN (Cardiac Cath Lab)

General Summary:

The registered nurse facilitates unit operations and patient flow under the supervision of the Manager of Cardiology.

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Insight Hospital and Medical Center.  Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Anticipate, plan, direct and evaluate the care of the patients provided by Cardiac Catheterization Staff and ancillary personnel.

Direct the flow of patients.

Monitor the planning, delivery and outcomes of care for area patient population.

Collaborate with other health team members to provide coordinated, safe, and compassionate care for patients.

Function as an expert clinical practitioner and role model for staff according to unit needs.

Works closely with cardiologist I the performance of invasive procedures and patient outcomes.

Support the cardiologists, manager, nurse coordinator and unit staff in the performance of invasive procedures.

Assists during procedure to assure a fast and efficient delivery of care to patients.

Delegates and adjusts care for patient population based on patient acuity and available staff.

Assists in the performance of invasive procedures such as scrubbing, equipment utilization and hemodynamic computation.

Document patient’s status, test performed and follow up plans.

Actively participates in the operation of therapeutic and interventional equipment.

Participates in activities leading to quality outcomes.

Participates in the on-call schedule.  Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in schedule.

Maintain own personal professional growth and development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.  BSN preferred.    Current RN License in the State of Illinois required.  Current certification in CPR required.  ACLS certification required for critical care and ER.

Caring attitude.  Professional appearance.  Willingness to increase own knowledge and skills and mentor others.  Knowledge of growth and development needs of staff.

Ability to relate well to professional and non-professional staff.  Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties.  Ability to cooperate effectively with others, a team player.  Ability to delegate appropriately.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.