RN-Cath Lab/Cardiac Outpatient Center

Job Overview

Overview

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for qualifying applicants.

This position will be a split position working in both the Cardiac Cath Lab and Cardiac Outpatient Center. Work hours will be Monday - Friday, 6:45 am - 4:15 pm, for 72 hours per pay period. This position does participate in a on-call rotation.

Promotes and restores patients’ cardiovascular health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team while providing physical and psychological support in a holistic manner to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses. Performs various roles in the Cardiac Outpatient Center safely and sufficiently including but not limited to; Pre-Procedure & Post- Recovery of Catheterization Lab patients, assist with Cardioversions and Transesophageal Echocardiograms.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

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Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care

• Maintains knowledge of caring for a patient under, or recovering from, moderate conscious sedation.
• Possesses/exhibits strong EKG rhythm interpretation skills.
• Provides leadership in emergent situations.
• Establishes a climate of mutual respect and trust.
• Maintains ability to perform in an assertive yet supportive manner when functioning with physicians in the procedural setting.
• Follows departmental and hospital infection control policies.
• Documents patient status and care given while the patient is in the Cardiovascular Department.
• Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner.

Patient Education and Support

• Provides pre- and post-procedure education for diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Instructs patients and/or families regarding examination, procedure, treatment, discharge and outcomes and allows time for questions.
• Utilizes visual/teaching aids as needed.
• Provides teach-back/return demonstrations when appropriate.
• Encourages family participation.
• Verbalizes where to find interpreter services.

Safety and Equipment Knowledge

• Understands and adheres to all safety practices (ALARA) while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury and/or exposure to unnecessary ionizing radiation.
• Maintains knowledge of therapeutic modalities utilized in the Catheterization Lab.
• Conducts and participates in procedural Time Outs and proper patient identification.
• Assesses the need for additional safety measures.

Departmental Support

• Ability to perform and provide nursing support in various roles within the Cath Lab and Radiology Departments.
• Possesses the ability and makes independent decisions based on the knowledge of departmental functions, policies and procedures.
• Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies and projects.
• Communicates with the department supervisors as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise and documents as necessary.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications