Cath Lab RN Days 15k Sign on Bonus

$15,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates with a minimum of 2 years RN experience. Relocation assistance offered for eligible candidates relocating 50+ miles.

About the role

Full-time Invasive Cardiology RN in the Cath Lab serving adult cardiology, electrophysiology, and vascular patients. Shift: 4/10-hour days with call requirements of one day a week and one weekend every six weeks. Must be within a 30-minute call radius.

• Patient ratios: Cath/RP team comprised of RNs and Rad Techs working in 3-4 person teams to manage procedural patient care, collaborating with proceduralists and anesthesia providers.
• 5 total invasive cardiology labs, including 2 electrophysiology labs.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Judgment: Conduct accurate assessments, identify and prioritize patient and family needs, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans, and modify plans to meet outcomes.
• Clinical Inquiry: Evaluate nursing practice quality and effectiveness, support evidence-based practice changes, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Caring Practices: Create a safe, therapeutic environment; develop therapeutic relationships; manage emotional and physical pain; recognize and incorporate patient and family differences into care plans.
• Advocacy and Moral Agency: Preserve patient confidentiality, autonomy, dignity, and rights; represent patient concerns; create individualized plans reflecting patient values; resolve ethical and clinical concerns.
• Facilitation of Learning: Facilitate learning for patients, families, staff, and community; integrate education throughout care; assess and document learning needs and outcomes.
• Partnership: Collaborate with colleagues and community to implement care plans; delegate tasks appropriately and ensure follow-up.
• Systems Thinking: Use problem-solving strategies and resources; consider safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in planning and delivering care.
• Professionalism: Improve nursing practice and work environment; participate in governance and decision-making; pursue professional growth; contribute to peers' development; demonstrate community service commitment.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of high-level Cardiovascular ICU/CVICU and/or Cath Lab RN experience. ER candidates with minimum 2 years of Level I Trauma experience will be considered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or 2 years of relevant work experience above minimum qualifications.

Skills

• Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards, procedures, laws, regulations, and certifying body guidelines.
• Understanding of medical terminology, health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, and management.
• Knowledge of medications, dosages, effects, and adverse reactions.
• Awareness of medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Social skills to interact with diverse constituencies.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to observe and communicate changes in patient conditions.
• Provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care; respect diversity; develop and modify care plans.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning on day 1.

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.