Cardiac Cath Lab-Registered Nurse

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines is seeking a Part-time RN to provide nursing care in the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will assess patients, plan and implement care, and ensure safety during procedures including angiography and related interventions. You will assist physicians, manage equipment, and help with documentation and transport.

The role includes potential leadership duties and on-call responsibilities as needed. Applicants should be licensed in Iowa, able to work rotating shifts, and committed to

Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Iowa.
• Experience in cardiac cath lab preferred.
• Ability to care for diverse patient ages.
• Flexible with rotating shifts and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for diverse ages.
• Support cardiac cath lab procedures and equipment readiness.
• Assist with patient transport and hemostasis post-procedure.
• Serve in charge/leadership role when assigned.
• Maintain documentation in the patient record.
• Provide staff orientation and education.

Skills

Nursing care planning

Cardiac cath lab

Emergency response

Patient education

Leadership

Education

RN license

BLS/ACLS certification

Tools

HIS/EHR system

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description:

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care for patients of diverse ages while ensuring patient comfort.

• Practices safe patient handling techniques and is proficient with aseptic techniques.

• Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment.

• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families.

• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.

• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety.

• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

• Utilizes hospital information system to process orders/data and retrieve patient information. Documents procedures in patient medical record. Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients' records.

Cares for patients during Cardiac Cath Lab procedures which include, but are not limited to, coronary angiography, PTCA, stents, pediatric and adult heart catheterizations, peripheral PTA, EPS, Ablation, PPM, ICD, Valvuloplasty, and laser procedures

• Maintains readiness of equipment in procedure rooms. Acquires supplies needed for procedures and passes to physician or assistant maintaining sterile technique. Assists in maintaining inventory control.

• Transports patients to and from procedure rooms.

• May apply manual pressure to puncture site to obtain hemostasis following procedure.

• Serves in a charge/leadership role based on skill and unit needs. When assigned charge, makes patient assignments; triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments.

• Assists in quality control.

• Takes assigned call as defined in unit specific policy manual.

• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

• Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, and answering phones and call lights).

• Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.

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.