Cath Lab RN-Registered Nurse

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet hospital four consecutive times – the nation’s most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Dubuque? Click here: Find a Location Dubuque, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dubuque 

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse for our Cardiac Cath Lab!

Perks:

• PTO accrual & benefits day one
• New and improved tuition reimbursement program
• Competitive benefits, including retirement!

Schedule:

• 10 hour days--mainly M-F, day (with the exception of call)
• .9 FTE (36 hours per week)
• Call one night per week and every 4th weekend

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct patient care activities in the Cath Lab & other applicable procedural areas implementing an outcome-based plan of care
• Conducts an initial assessment and ongoing assessments
• Performs indirect patient care activities to maintain department standards
• Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior

Mission Statement:  We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. 

Core Values: 

•  Reverence:  We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. 

• Commitment to Those who are Poor:  We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. 

• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.  

• Justice: We foster the right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.  

• Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care. 

• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are. 

General Requirements:

• Associate degree required, BSN preferred. 

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Cath Lab or special procedures lab preferred or 3 years critical care experience preferred

• Current Iowa RN license  

• BLS 

• ACLS

• Mandatory Reporter.  

• Intermediate language, high math, high reasoning ability. 

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people. 

• Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence.    

• Critical thinking skills. 

• Ability to perform within a team and good time management skills.   

• Strong knowledge base in cardiac anatomy, physiology and Cardiac care.   

• Must be able to analyze and interpret basic EKG tracings.   

• Knowledge of cardiac medications, hemodynamic monitoring and fundamentals of sterile technique. 

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! 

 

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. 

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.