Interventional RN-Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day ShiftDescription: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety.

We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join our Interventional Cath Lab Team at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, Iowa!

Schedule:

• M-F, first shift hours--4 (10 hr) shifts per week
• 40 hours per week
• Call one night per week and every 4th weekend

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care activities in the  

  C

  ath

   

  L

  ab

    & other applicable procedural areas

    implementing an  

  outcome-based

    plan of care

• Identifies

    learning needs and implements a plan for the patient, conducts patient and family teaching and documents teaching done

• Appropriately uses equipment  

  required

    to perform  

  C

  ath

   

  L

  ab procedures

• Understands varying treatment needs and approaches for patients across the life span, as  

  appropriate to

    the department

• Performs independently in the role of scrub tech, circulator, and hemodynamic monitor and obtains data collection with physiologic calculations specific to the procedure performed and documents

• Initiates BLS/ACLS protocols as  

  appropriate in

    cardiac emergencies

• Provides care  

  utilizing

    critical thinking skills based on  

  patients'

    needs and acuity, and is consistent with policies and procedures of the department

• Coordinates and provides care with a team approach

• Demonstrates clinical competency

• Facilitates medication administration,  

  initiates

    and manages IV therapy

• Assures medication safety by following the “5 Rights of Medication Administration”

• Manages  

  patient’s

    pain  

  in accordance with

    policy

• Monitors and manages conscious sedation/sedated patients  

  in accordance with

    policy

• Responsible for daily count of controlled substances

• Cross trained to work in  

  other procedural areas as needed

• Assists

    with and implements  

  appropriate interventions

    during Cardiovascular Procedures under the direction of a licensed professional

• Communicates relevant clinical information to  

  optimize

    patient outcomes to phys. and other health care professionals

• Documents completely and legibly

• Conducts  

  an initial

    assessment and ongoing assessments

• Completes initial assessment  

  in accordance with

    policy

• Completes ongoing assessments based on patient’s individual needs and/or unit specific  

  time frames

• Identifies

    problems, needs and/or changes in patient conditions and implements interventions

• Performs indirect patient care activities to  

  maintain

    department standards

• Cleans and  

  maintains

    equipment as needed

• Assures

    all patient care and storage areas are clean and organized

• Assists

    with supply ordering as assigned

• Participates in  

  unit-based

    quality monitoring of patient/procedural outcomes

• Charges patient  

  account

    for procedures and supplies  

  in a timely manner

• Demonstrates responsibility for cost-containment in daily practice

• Identifies

    process improvement opportunities and supports change within the department/organization

• Participates in and supports precepting and mentoring activities for new employees in the lab as requested by manager

• Does follow up calls to  

  patients

    as  

  assigned.

    (customer service,  

  fluoro

    time)

• Familiar with regulatory requirements and  

  assists

    with surveys as assigned

• Based on principles of growth and development, provides care  

  appropriate to

    the  

  age-related

    needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit, which may include:

   

  18-65 Yrs: Adults

   and

  65+ Yrs: Geriatrics

• Collects, analyzes,  

  interprets

    and applies age-specific data

• Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in an  

  age-appropriate

    manner

• Communicates and works with others in an  

  age-appropriate

    manner

• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures

• Attends  

  required

    safety programs

• Appropriately and consistently  

  uses

    the personal protective equipment required  

  of

    the job

• Knows and can  

  demonstrate

    departmental emergency procedures for fire,  

  disaster

    and other emergency situations

• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture

• Asks for  

  assistance

    when needed to  

  assure

    safety for all involved

• Maintains

    a safe working environment and practices safe working habits

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable

    Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures  

  in order to

    ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior

General Requirements:

• M

  inimum 2  

  years' experience

    in Cath Lab or special procedures lab preferred or 3 years critical care experience

• Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa and IL RN license within one year

• BLS

• ACLS

• Mandatory Reporter

• Intermediate language, high math

  , high

    reasoning ability

• Ability to work with diverse groups of people

• Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence

• Critical thinking skills

• Ability to perform within a team and  

  good time

    management skills

• Strong knowledge  

  base

   

  in

    cardiac anatomy,  

  physiology

    and Cardiac care

• Must be able to analyze and interpret basic EKG tracings

• Knowledge of cardiac medications, hemodynamic  

  monitoring

    and fundamentals of sterile technique

Education:

• Associate degree  

  required,

    BSN preferred

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c

ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

 

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Davenport/Quad Cities

Davenport and the Quad Cities region combine affordability with vibrant culture. Families benefit from the Davenport Community School District and nearby colleges like St. Ambrose University and Augustana College. The area offers museums, riverfront parks, bike trails and year-round festivals, plus easy access to Chicago and Des Moines for weekend trips.

MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center, established in 1869, is one of the largest employers in the Quad Cities, with a workforce of nearly 5,000 employees. The non-profit regional health system has 674 licensed beds and more than 70 locations, serving a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. It offers NICU, cancer, cardiac, robotics, critical care, pediatrics, women’s health, surgical, emergency, stroke, imaging, lab and weight‑management services. Recognition includes IBM Watson top‑15 health system, Leapfrog “A” safety grade, U.S. News top‑ranked hospital, national quality leadership, IT Most Wired, nursing excellence designations and Great Iowa Nurse honorees.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.