RN Interventional Cath

Job description

Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding. RN Interventional Cath Job Description Registered Nurse – Cath Lab / EP / Hybrid Vascular Surgery Position Summary The Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients throughout the continuum of care in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, and Hybrid Vascular Surgery environment. This position provides care in both the pre-/post-procedure holding area and procedure rooms, supporting diagnostic, interventional, electrophysiology, and vascular procedures. The RN works collaboratively with cardiologists, electrophysiologists, vascular surgeons, radiologic technologists, anesthesia, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. Essential Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient assessments and provide pre- and post-procedure care. Prepare patients for cardiac, electrophysiology, vascular, and hybrid procedures. Establish and maintain IV access and administer medications, including moderate sedation and critical cardiovascular medications. Monitor patients continuously during procedures and recognize and respond to changes in clinical condition. Assist physicians during cardiac catheterization, PCI, EP procedures, ablations, device implants, and vascular/endovascular procedures. Perform and interpret hemodynamic monitoring and assist with management of procedural complications. Maintain knowledge and competency in emergency interventions, including cardioversion, defibrillation, and advanced cardiac life support. Monitor sedation, airway, vital signs, and patient response throughout procedures. Assist with preparation, positioning, sterile procedures, and equipment needs within the procedure room. Provide post-procedure monitoring, recovery, discharge teaching, and coordination of patient disposition. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure appropriate completion of orders and procedural records. Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote patient safety, procedural efficiency, and positive patient outcomes. Maintain competency in current cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and vascular technologies, procedures, and evidence-based practices. Participate in quality improvement, education, competency validation, and departmental initiatives. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Current RN licensure in the State of Illinois. Current BLS certification; ACLS required. Previous critical care, emergency, cardiac, or procedural nursing experience preferred. Cath Lab, EP, vascular, or procedural nursing experience preferred. Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and teamwork skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced procedural environment and respond appropriately to emergent situations. Work Environment This position offers the opportunity to develop and utilize advanced cardiovascular nursing skills while working across Cardiac Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, and Hybrid Vascular Surgery . The RN will have responsibilities in both the holding/recovery area and procedure lab , providing a varied and collaborative clinical experience. Responsibilities Assessment- Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation. Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data., Collaborates with the attending physician and Cardiologist and Radiologist to provide necessary radiology and cardiology procedures., Coordination of Care- Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients., Demonstrates clinical competence when providing patient care., Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care., Diagnosis - Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues., Directs and guides other healthcare workers and assumes accountability for performance of nursing activities delegated to other workers., Establishes and maintains communication with patients, families, significant others, and health teams and promotes participation with regard to the plan of care., Evaluation- Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Reports data and outcomes to as appropriate to physician and/or other disciplines., Implementation - Implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards., Knowledge - In collaboration with Leader/Director, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities., Makes decisions for care using the nursing process as a basis and takes actions that are consistent with standards for nursing practice and licensing laws., Manages an environment that promotes patient’s self esteem, dignity, safety, and comfort., Outcomes Identification - Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation., Participates in education of staff., Participates in evaluation of the patient care delivery system., Participates in research conducted at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System., Planning - Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes., Practices within the ethical and legal framework of nursing, fostering high standards of nursing practice, and constructs a course of action when confronted with ethical dilemmas., Prepares patient for diagnostic and interventional procedures. Administers intravenous imaging contrast under the direction of the radiologists as needed., Relationships - Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team. Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions., Seeks assistance when the situation encountered is beyond the nurse’s knowledge and experience., Serves as a patient advocate., Teaching - Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Requirements ADN (Required)ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 90 Days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Compensation Estimated Compensation Range $37.23 - $57.71 Pay based on experience