RN - Cardiac Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Lab

Position Highlights:

• Sign on bonus: None
• Position: RN - Cardiac Cath Lab/Electrophysiology Lab
• Location: Chicago, IL
• Full Time; 40 hours/week
• Hours: M-F 7am-3:30p or 9am-530p plus call requirement. Time will be split between EP and Cath Lab and schedule will fluctuate depending on the need of department. Call: 6 days of call required per 4-week schedule; Call is required for 1 major and 1 minor holiday.
• Required Travel: None

What you will need:

• Current State of Illinois License.
• American Heart Association CPR Certification
• American Heart Association ACLS Certification
• Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum one year Cardiac Cath Lab experience or two years critical care experience.
• Skills:

Clinical skills, sound judgment, communication skills and organizational skills.

Knowledge of EKG and recognition of arrhythmias.

Knowledge of Hemodynamic monitoring and waveform recognition.

Knowledge of emergency drugs.

Knowledge of aseptic techniques.

Knowledge of IABP care and insertion.

• Equipment: Specialized equipment in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

General Summary:

As a team member, the Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse works with the Cath Lab staff and Electrophysiology Staff as a liaison between patient, family and cardiologists. Performs in various capacities, including circulating nurse and scrub nurse for both Cath and EP Lab. Involved with patient teaching as well as other related duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions

* Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital:

• This position will be split between the Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab. Some call is required.
• Maintains responsibility for general and specialized patient care to ensure the delivery of safe and quality health care.
• Oversees various nursing aspects to ensure smooth procedure completion.
• Demonstrates a mastery of basic nursing skills and competency in area of clinical specialty.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of maintaining sterile technique.
• Maintains daily Quality Assurance statistics.
• Other Functions: As requested

PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to recognize the needs and behaviors of the adult cardiac patient. Must be aware of the differences of patient ages and have the knowledge of the special needs to provide for the care of the patients.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACT

• Contact with hospital ancillary staff.
• Contact with patients and their families.
• Contact with physicians and cardiologists.

ENVIRONMENT

• Sometimes fast paced, but pleasant and cheerful.
• Some sitting, mostly standing and walking.
• Lifting and moving of equipment on a regular basis with patient transfer, carrying supplies and equipment 75% of the time; wearing a 25 lb. lead apron and panning during the procedure at 50% of the time.
• Minimal exposure to radiation daily, complying with radiation safety factors.
• Possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel to classified.

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Discounted Employee Parking in designated locations
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities