RN Cath Lab

Overview

UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital

Full-Time

M-F 7am-3:30pm, plus call

$10,000 Sign On Bonus to Qualified Applicants!

The Cath Lab RN assists physicians in the delivery of patient care in the Cardiac Cath, Electrophysiology and Peripheral Vascular Labs. The RN is responsible for coordinating the care of patients and families that they care for utilizing the nursing process, and the skills that are part of their functions as a registered nurse. Summary of duties include: utilizing nursing knowledge for critical thinking, planning of care, evaluating response to care and planning for the needs of the patient and family.

The Cardiac Cath Lab RN will provide high quality care, patient satisfaction, and cost effective care. The RN must be able to take call on a rotational basis with a response time within 30 minutes of the MI Alert being received.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Leadership:

• Delegates nursing care activities and monitors care given by appropriate care team members in accordance with patient needs, and the team member’s professional capabilities and qualifications.
• Assists in creating a positive work environment by mentoring of staff/students, and working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients.
• Complies with all policies and procedures, and guides team members with compliance.
• Reliable attendance is an expectation of the team member role, as well as a leader in the unit.

Professional Growth:

• Assumes responsibility for continued growth in areas of competencies, lifelong learning and must participate on unit and hospital quality of care projects and /or Magnet Committees. Specialty certifications and continuing education are strongly encouraged.
• Supports use of Evidenced Based Practice and incorporates best practices into daily care routine.
• Participates in mandatory education and unit meetings per established guidelines.
• Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention and risk management policies and procedures.
• Completes annual mandatory education.

Communication:

• Communicates utilizing the FOCUS Values in all aspects of care and interactions with others.
• Handoff of care incorporates information that is included in the SBAR, including all critical data about patient treatment and care, and also plan and goal of care including teaching needs of the patient and family. Patient/Family Centered Care is encouraged with both patient and family being updated and informed about all care needs.
• Effectively communicates with all team members, physicians, ancillary staff and all customers. Verbal communication is clear and concise, and written communication is legible and done using approved abbreviations.
• Provides patients/families with teaching throughout hospital stay for procedures and treatments while in the hospital, and to be prepared to care for home care needs. Referrals are done with appropriate disciplines to assure all patient/family needs are met.

Collaboration:

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