Registered Nurse-Cath Lab/Interventional

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team: More Than Just a Job

At our organization, we believe that a career is more than just a job; it’s a calling.

Position Overview

Location: WI - St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison

Employment Type: Regular

Job Highlights

• Department: Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Schedule: Flexible hours with start times ranging from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM | 8-hour shifts
• On-call Requirement: One day per week and a weekend rotation approximately every fifth weekend
• Preferred Experience: Critical care and sedation experience

Role Summary

The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering care to adult patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will ensure that high-quality care is provided efficiently and safely, adhering to the unit's standards and demonstrating the necessary competencies for the clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a circulator, scrub, or monitor within the Cath Lab procedure team.
• Prepare patients appropriately for procedures, ensuring timely access to necessary information such as history and physical (H&P).
• Utilize critical judgment to assess patients and administer medications, particularly for critically ill individuals, while promptly reporting any abnormalities to the physician.
• Safely perform hemostasis with or without vascular devices.
• Regularly enter patient orders and charges, verifying their accuracy.
• Provide care for critically ill patients, demonstrating the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.
• Educate patients and their families based on assessed needs, documenting the information shared and keeping them informed about tests and treatments.
• Assist families in navigating to the cardiology or Cath Lab areas as needed.
• May conduct point-of-care testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.
• Experience: No prior experience is required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent oral communication and standing/walking.
• Regular lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching, and data entry.
• Regular use of vision for near and far distances, as well as color differentiation.
• Frequent use of smell and hearing for communication and monitoring equipment.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25-50 lbs and moving patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and other physical movements.
• Rarely requires crawling or running.

Licensure and Certifications

Applicants must hold the following certifications based on their 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) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA
• Missouri:
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Compact State
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA
• Oklahoma:
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing or Compact State
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA
• Wisconsin:
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services or Compact State
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Weekly Hours

34 hours scheduled weekly

Benefits

We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.