What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Vascular Services position at Rush Copley Medical Center?
Position Summary
The registered nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients' status, plan of care, and goal achievement. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion based on the Caring Model, exemplifies the mission, vision, and values of Rush Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures. The registered nurse is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of its own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and the support of others, when necessary.
The registered nurse will care for patients undergoing procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab, electrophysiology lab and interventional radiology.
Position Requirements
Current IL RN Licensure and CPR required. ACLS is required in all Critical Care/ER areas. Minimum of 1 year of hospital experience required. Previous cath lab experience preferred but will consider a candidate with critical care or ER experience. Must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for the call requirement. A BSN degree, if not already obtained, is required within 5 years of hire.
The registered nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients' status, plan of care, and goal achievement. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion based on the Caring Model, exemplifies the mission, vision, and values of Rush Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures. The registered nurse is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of its own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and the support of others, when necessary.
The registered nurse will care for patients undergoing procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab, electrophysiology lab and interventional radiology.
Position Requirements
Current IL RN Licensure and CPR required. ACLS is required in all Critical Care/ER areas. Minimum of 1 year of hospital experience required. Previous cath lab experience preferred but will consider a candidate with critical care or ER experience. Must live within 30 minutes of the hospital for the call requirement. A BSN degree, if not already obtained, is required within 5 years of hire.