Registered Nurse - Catheterization Laboratory

Job Title RN – Cath Lab / Interventional Employer SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mount Vernon Job Summary Plans coordinates and implements care to the adult patient in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the unit‘s standards of care and demonstrates competency skills appropriate to the clinical area. Schedule 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Days/hours may vary after orientation. Weekends: Call as needed; currently averaging one weekend every 5 weeks. On-Call: Up to 9 days/month (current average 4–7 days/month, about one day per week). Schedule Type: Rotating, with weekend assignments planned several months in advance. Pay Pay Range: $32.77 - $52.43 hourly (Pay Rate Type: Hourly). SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Job Responsibilities and Requirements Performs on the Cath Lab procedure team as circulator, scrub, or monitor. Performs in holding by ensuring patient is correctly prepped for the procedure. Ensures needed information, such as history and physical (H&P), is timely. Utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment and administers medications on all patients, including the critically ill patient and reports abnormal information to the physician in a timely manner. Performs hemostasis safely and properly with or without vascular devices. Routinely enters patient orders and charges. Checks charges to ensure accuracy. Provides care of the critically ill patient with the ability to function independently in a stressful situation. Routinely educates patients and families based on assessed needs, documents education provided, and keeps them informed of tests and treatments. Provides clear patient instruction on what to expect during the perioperative procedure. Assists families to the cardiology area or Cath lab area by escorting when necessary. May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing. Experience No experience required. Physical Requirements Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running. Required Professional License and/or Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Benefits Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay, instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Employer Commitment SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Equal Opportunity Employer SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr