Cath Lab RN

Kootenai Hospital; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Shift differentials

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Idaho is seeking a Cath Lab RN to evaluate, plan, implement, and document nursing care for Cath lab patients. The role requires on-call duties after hours, with rapid hospital arrival within 30 minutes as needed, and collaboration across departments to ensure safe patient care.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN, have 3+ years of patient-facing RN experience, and possess ACLS/BLS certifications. Idaho RN licensure is required or supported by temporary licensure as applicable.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Licensed RN with a minimum of 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire.
• ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred.
• State of Idaho RN license or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure or multi-state license.
• Cath lab, critical care, or emergency room experience required; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Competency in procedural sedation, cardiac medication administration, and cardiac monitoring.
• Ability to report changes in patient status to physicians for emergent needs.
• BLS required; ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with multiple departments to ensure safe patient care.
• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity, latitude, and critical thinking.
• Be on-call regularly for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of a call when required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and maintain attendance.

Education

BSN

ADN or Diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for the Cath lab patient population.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for professional interactions with multiple departments to ensure safe patient care
• A wide degree of creativity, latitude and critical thinking is expected
• Position requires on-call availability on a regular basis for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• The ability to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of a call in is a requirement
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• BSN required
• Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required
• Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred
• All non-BSN RN's with less than 3 years’ patient-facing RN experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire
• State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date
• Previous experience in a Cath lab, critical care, or emergency room setting is required. Equivalent procedural experience may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager
• Competency in procedural sedation, cardiac medication administration, and cardiac monitoring are required
• Confidence in reporting to physician changes in patient status and needs to care for patients in potentially emergent situations are essential
• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation
• ACLS Required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
• Must be able to assist in patient transfer

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Why I love my job as a Nurse at Kootenai Health

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part‑time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit‑eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials

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