Cath-Lab/ RN Level III

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General Summary:

The registered nurse facilitates unit operations and patient flow under the supervision of the Manager of Cardiology. The registered nurse will provide independent expert care to patient and serve as a professional role model to other staff. Assume leadership responsibilities, demonstrates knowledge of all cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures and techniques .

These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Mercy 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 physicians and staff to provide the best possible patient outcomes.
• Support the cardiac catheterization manager and medical director by performing administrative activities for the unit as needed.
• Input for staff evaluations.
• Maintains financial integrity of department with budget control regarding supplies, equipment and payroll.
• Actively participates in patient and staff education.
• Prepares monthly reports indicating progress and/or opportunity for improvement.
• Works collaboratively to ensure positive clinical and financial patient outcomes.
• Participates in activities leading to quality outcomes. Prepares quarterly reports indicating progress and/or opportunity for improvement
• Develops and provides 24-hour service for both scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Maintain own personal professional growth and development.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.
• Three years experience in cardiac catheterization laboratory preferred.
• Experience in Intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation preferred.
• Current RN License in the State of Illinois required.
• Current certification in CPR required
• ACLS certification required.
• Caring attitude
• Professional appearance
• Willingness to increase own knowledge and skills and mentor others.
• 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.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!