Cath Lab RN - Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 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 Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join our Interventional Cath Lab Team at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, Iowa! Schedule: M-F, first shift hours--4 (10 hr) shifts per week 40 hours per week Call one night per week and every 4th-6th weekend Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care activities in the   C ath   L ab   & other applicable procedural areas   implementing an   outcome-based   plan of care Identifies   learning needs and implements a plan for the patient, conducts patient and family teaching and documents teaching done Appropriately uses equipment   required   to perform   C ath   L ab procedures Understands varying treatment needs and approaches for patients across the life span, as   appropriate to   the department Performs independently in the role of scrub tech, circulator, and hemodynamic monitor and obtains data collection with physiologic calculations specific to the procedure performed and documents Initiates BLS/ACLS protocols as   appropriate in   cardiac emergencies Provides care   utilizing   critical thinking skills based on   patients'   needs and acuity, and is consistent with policies and procedures of the department   Coordinates and provides care with a team approach Demonstrates clinical competency   Facilitates medication administration,   initiates   and manages IV therapy Assures medication safety by following the “5 Rights of Medication Administration”   Manages   patient’s   pain   in accordance with   policy Monitors and manages conscious sedation/sedated patients   in accordance with   policy Responsible for daily count of controlled substances Cross trained to work in   other procedural areas as needed Assists   with and implements   appropriate interventions   during Cardiovascular Procedures under the direction of a licensed professional Communicates relevant clinical information to   optimize   patient outcomes to phys. and other health care professionals Documents completely and legibly Conducts   an initial   assessment and ongoing assessments Completes initial assessment   in accordance with   policy Completes ongoing assessments based on patient’s individual needs and/or unit specific   time frames   Identifies   problems, needs and/or changes in patient conditions and implements interventions Performs indirect patient care activities to   maintain   department standards Cleans and   maintains   equipment as needed Assures   all patient care and storage areas are clean and organized Assists   with supply ordering as assigned Participates in   unit-based   quality monitoring of patient/procedural outcomes Charges patient   account   for procedures and supplies   in a timely manner Demonstrates responsibility for cost-containment in daily practice Identifies   process improvement opportunities and supports change within the department/organization Participates in and supports precepting and mentoring activities for new employees in the lab as requested by manager Does follow up calls to   patients   as   assigned.   (customer service,   fluoro   time)   Familiar with regulatory requirements and   assists   with surveys as assigned Based on principles of growth and development, provides care   appropriate to   the   age-related   needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit, which may include:   18-65 Yrs: Adults  and 65+ Yrs: Geriatrics   Collects, analyzes,   interprets   and applies age-specific data Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in an   age-appropriate   manner Communicates and works with others in an   age-appropriate   manner Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures Attends   required   safety programs Appropriately and consistently   uses   the personal protective equipment required   of   the job Knows and can   demonstrate   departmental emergency procedures for fire,   disaster   and other emergency situations Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture Asks for   assistance   when needed to   assure   safety for all involved Maintains   a safe working environment and practices safe working habits 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 General Requirements: M inimum 2   years' experience   in Cath Lab or special procedures lab preferred or 3 years critical care experience   Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa and IL RN license within one year 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