Cardiac Cath Lab RN – Part-Time, Flexible Shifts

Rush University Medical Center; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 689,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Oak Park, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, prioritizing patient safety and comfort while coordinating with the health-care team.

This role supports coverage for Ill calls, FMLA, vacancies, and census fluctuations. It requires at least an Associate Degree in Nursing, a current Illinois license, CPR, ACLS, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing; must complete degree within 5 years of hire.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN Preferred.
• Current CPR.
• ACLS for ED, ICU, Tele, and PACU areas.
• Current Illinois License.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with patient care equipment.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts as per RT-I criteria.
• Able to be down-staffed in 4 hour increments.
• Ability to transport objects, patients and equipment.
• Ability to respond quickly to patient needs with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of fire or other disasters.
• Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients.
• Ability to stand and walk throughput most of designated shift.

Responsibilities

• Provides emotional support to patients, families and significant others.
• Ensures timely response to patient needs and clear communication.
• Explains procedures and tests to patients upon admission and during hospitalization.
• Completes and documents all required forms in the patient medical record.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and adherence to clinical standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical unit-based and hospital-based competencies.
• Validates M.D. orders according to policies and procedures.
• Manages care plans and discharge teaching.
• Works to maintain continuity of care and patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Good patient care

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Oak Park, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care for patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, prioritizing patient safety and comfort while coordinating with the health-care team.

This role supports coverage for Ill calls, FMLA, vacancies, and census fluctuations. It requires at least an Associate Degree in Nursing, a current Illinois license, CPR, ACLS, and strong communication and