Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Catheterization Lab (Chicago, IL)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Position Type: Full-Time

Experience: 2-15 years of relevant experience

About Us

Our Chicago hospital is a growing full-service community hospital dedicated to providing quality healthcare and achieving health equity within the Bronzeville community. We are focused on increasing services and meeting the needs of our residents. Join our team committed to delivering world-class, compassionate, and expert care to every patient.

Our Mission

To deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world.

Role Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) facilitates unit operations and patient flow within the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, under the supervision of the Manager of Cardiology. This role operates with confidentiality, aligning with our hospital's mission, values, and behaviors. We expect all employees to provide high-quality care, service, and kindness to patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Anticipate, plan, direct, and evaluate patient care provided by Cardiac Catheterization Staff and ancillary personnel.
• Manage and direct patient flow through the unit.
• Monitor the planning, delivery, and outcomes of care for the area's patient population.
• Collaborate with other health team members to ensure coordinated, safe, and compassionate patient care.
• Function as an expert clinical practitioner and serve as a role model for staff.
• Work closely with cardiologists regarding invasive procedures and patient outcomes.
• Support cardiologists, management, nurse coordinators, and unit staff during invasive procedures.
• Assist during procedures to ensure efficient and timely patient care delivery.
• Delegate tasks and adjust care based on patient acuity and staff availability.
• Assist in invasive procedures, including scrubbing, equipment utilization, and hemodynamic computation.
• Document patient status, tests performed, and follow-up plans.
• Actively participate in the operation of therapeutic and interventional equipment.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the on-call schedule, demonstrating dependability and flexibility.
• Maintain personal professional growth and development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.
• Current RN License in the State of Illinois required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Demonstrate a caring attitude and professionalism.
• Show willingness to enhance knowledge and skills, and mentor others.
• Ability to relate effectively to professional and non-professional staff.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in work duties.
• Ability to cooperate effectively with others; a team player.
• Ability to delegate appropriately.

Employment Requirements

• Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value workplace diversity.