Cath-Lab/ RN Level III

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,300 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Paid Vacation Time

Health, vision & dental benefits

Short and long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The role involves ensuring patient safety and quality care while leading the unit's operations. Candidates should have an RN license for Illinois, and experience in cardiac care is preferred. This position offers scheduled and emergency service and requires strong teamwork and communication skills. Benefits include paid time off and health insurance eligibility after 30 days.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in cardiac catheterization laboratory preferred.
• Current RN License in Illinois required.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate, plan, and evaluate care for patients.
• Collaborate with team members for safe patient care.
• Support administrative activities for the unit.

Skills

Expert clinical practice

Team collaboration

Patient education

Budget control

Strong communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Insight Health Systems provided pay range

This range is provided by Insight Health Systems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$42.00/hr - $66.00/hr

Clinical Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab Full-time Days

Chicago, IL $61,300.00-$101,000.00 3 weeks ago

General Summary

The registered nurse facilitates unit operations and patient flow under the supervision of the Manager of Cardiology. The registered nurse will provide independent expert care to patient and serve as a professional role model to other staff. Assume leadership responsibilities, demonstrates knowledge of all cardiac catheterization laboratory procedures and techniques. These duties are to be performed in a highly confidential manner, in accordance with the mission, values and behaviors of Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Employees are further expected to provide a high quality of care, service, and kindness toward all patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and guests.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Anticipate, plan, direct and evaluate the care of the patients provided by Cardiac Catheterization Staff and ancillary personnel.
• Direct the flow of patients.
• Monitor the planning, delivery and outcomes of care for area patient population.
• Collaborate with other health team members to provide coordinated, safe and compassionate care for patients.
• Function as an expert clinical practitioner and role model for staff according to unit needs.
• Works closely with physicians and staff to provide the best possible patient outcomes.
• Support the cardiac catheterization manager and medical director by performing administrative activities for the unit as needed.
• Input for staff evaluations.
• Maintains financial integrity of department with budget control regarding supplies, equipment and payroll.
• Actively participates in patient and staff education.
• Prepares monthly reports indicating progress and/or opportunity for improvement.
• Works collaboratively to ensure positive clinical and financial patient outcomes.
• Participates in activities leading to quality outcomes. Prepares quarterly reports indicating progress and/or opportunity for improvement.
• Develops and provides 24-hour service for both scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Maintain own personal professional growth and development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.
• Three years experience in cardiac catheterization laboratory preferred.
• Experience in Intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation preferred.
• Current RN License in the State of Illinois required.
• Current certification in CPR required.
• ACLS certification required.
• Caring attitude.
• Professional appearance.
• Willingness to increase own knowledge and skills and mentor others.
• Ability to relate well to professional and non-professional staff.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in carrying out work duties.
• Ability to cooperate effectively with others, a team player.
• Ability to delegate appropriately.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time – effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time – effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits – eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance – after 30 days of employment.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!