RN-Cath Lab

Eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Evening differential: $5/hr. Night/Weekend differential: $7.50/hr.

Overview

As a member of the interdisciplinary Cath Lab team, contributes professional Registered Nurse (RN) knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures. The RN will function in collaboration with the RT staff and under the direction of physicians. The RN is able to perform the role of primary circulator, secondary circulator, scrub tech, and monitor. The RN maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other caregivers.

At UnityPoint Health, we offer a competitive Total Rewards program with benefits that align with your needs and priorities, including paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, an employee recognition program, dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, pet insurance, early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance. We champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the needs of patients and families undergoing invasive cardiac procedures, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Assists the physician with the development of an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Delivers high-quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in the Cath Lab in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
• Utilizes critical thinking in making judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of the patient.
• Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required in the administration of cardiac and emergency medications used in the Cath Lab, including:
  • Administration and management of conscious sedation/reversal agents; minimal to moderate levels
  • Administration and management of anticoagulation and antiplatelet medications/infusions
  • Administration of cardiac medications/infusions such as vasopressors and nitrates
  • Administration of blood products
• Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to operate specialized equipment in the Cath Lab, including:
  • Point of care testing: blood glucose, activated clotting times (ACT), oxygen analysis
  • Perfusion equipment: intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella heart pump
  • Coronary interventional equipment: rotational and pulse wave atherectomy
  • Advanced hemodynamic monitoring systems
• Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to prepare and maintain sterile fields and to maintain a clean procedure environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of radiation safety and practice, including:
  • Use of advanced imaging systems used in the Cath Lab setting
  • Use of radiation protection devices and exposure levels for both the associate and patient
• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance RN practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age-specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn, and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents, and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Must meet requirements for standby call, which includes a 20-minute response time from primary residence to hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within 3 months from hire date.
• Must possess and maintain hospital CORE (Chain of Response in an Emergency) certification within 6 months from hire date.

Schedule

36 hours per week; 4 x 9-hour days (0700-1630); 10 to 12 standby call shifts per month.

Benefits

• Paid time off and parental leave
• 401K matching and employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance