What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Cardiac Cath Lab position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview:
As a member of the interdisciplinary Cardiac Cath Lab team, contributes professional knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) will function within his/her scope of practice in collaboration with the Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) team and under the direction of Physicians.
The RN promotes and restores patients’ cardiovascular health by collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team while providing physical and psychological support in a holistic manner to patients and their families. Performs various roles in the Cath Lab setting including, but not limited to: primary assistant to the Cardiologist at the sterile table, secondary circulating and monitoring. Will be on call for off-shifts and weekends. Must meet requirements for standby call which includes a 30-minute response time from activation/call to hospital.
Why UnityPoint Health?:
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities:
RN Cardiac Cath Lab
UnityPoint - St. Luke's - Sioux City Downtown
Hours: Full Time; 40 hours per week
Schedule: 7:30am-4pm (8 hour shifts) including call
As a member of the interdisciplinary Cardiac Cath Lab team, contributes professional knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) will function within his/her scope of practice in collaboration with the Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) team and under the direction of Physicians.
The RN promotes and restores patients’ cardiovascular health by collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team while providing physical and psychological support in a holistic manner to patients and their families. Performs various roles in the Cath Lab setting including, but not limited to: primary assistant to the Cardiologist at the sterile table, secondary circulating and monitoring. Will be on call for off-shifts and weekends. Must meet requirements for standby call which includes a 30-minute response time from activation/call to hospital.
Why UnityPoint Health?:
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
- Delegates nursing care activities and monitors care given by appropriate care team members in accordance with patient needs, and the team member’s professional capabilities and qualifications.
- Assists in creating a positive work environment by mentoring of staff/students, and working with team members to develop and facilitate initiatives to strive for positive outcomes in quality and care of patients.
- Complies with all policies and procedures, and guides team members with compliance.
- Reliable attendance is an expectation of the team member role, as well as a leader in the unit.
- Assumes responsibility for continued growth in areas of competencies, lifelong learning and must participate on unit and hospital quality of care projects and /or Committees. Specialty certifications and continuing education are strongly encouraged.
- Supports use of Evidenced Based Practice and incorporates best practices into daily care routine.
- Participates in mandatory education and unit meetings per established guidelines.
- Compiles with all safety goals, infection prevention and risk management policies and procedures.
- Completes annual mandatory education.
Education:
- Graduate of accredited nursing program required.
- All newly licensed RNs with less than six (6) months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to successfully complete the Nurse Residency program
- BSN Preferred
Experience:
- One year of Critical Care Nursing experience in ICU or the Emergency Department preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa required.
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
- Completion of one hour of stroke education prior to the end of orientation and annually preferred.