RN - Cath Lab

Overview

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. The Carle Cath Lab performs many exciting and innovative procedures including, but not limited to:
Diagnostic Cardiac Cath, PTCA interventions, TAVR, Left Atrial Appendage Closure, Mitra Clip, as well as peripheral vascular procedures including Peripheral Angiography, Peripheral PTA. Staff are responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the Prep/Recovery and Procedure Lab staff to facilitate excellent patient care. The HVI offers several unique opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible staffing options (i.e. cross‑training, job sharing, minimal on‑call shifts), HVI MD Lecture series (which includes free CEUs for staff), mentoring program (to support new hires and transfers), and educational events with various HVI equipment and procedural training (i.e. Shockwave, Coro Flow, Structural Heart Program).

The staff RN also supports the integration of evidence‑based practices and participates in ongoing department quality improvement projects, ensuring patient safety and care excellence throughout all procedures.

• Evaluate and enhance your own nursing practice by utilizing the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope and Standards of Practice to provide 1:1 patient care to adult patients undergoing a variety of diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Complete initial assessment upon patient admission and develop an appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and based on patient and family needs.
• Implement plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modify plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Administer moderate sedation and other medications in a safe manner by following Carle Policies.
• Communicate with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offer constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identify own learning needs and take initiative to begin appropriate solutions.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring, identify potential life‑threatening arrhythmias, and implement appropriate clinical treatment.
• Collaborate with patients and families to answer questions and provide emotional support when needed.
• Enhance patient care activities and act as a safety advocate through participation in ongoing department quality improvement and evidence‑based practice projects.
• Coordinate safe care delivery through effective communication with the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Recognize and adapt to potential changes in procedures while responding to emergent situations.
• Participate in a fun, supportive, collaborative environment while working as part of a cohesive 3‑4 staff team, comprised of Registered Nurses and Radiology Technologists.
• Fulfill all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Administer medications necessary for procedure.
• Manage care of patients during moderate sedation.
• Monitor hemodynamics throughout procedure.
• Provide outline documentation of procedure events.
• Understand use of supplies and equipment used in various procedures.

The compensation range for this position is $35.87 per hour – $58.37 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization.