Cath Lab RN - PRN Interventional Specialist

Advocate Health Care; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care seeks an experienced RN for the Interventional Platform in the Cath Lab. The role is PRN with a minimum 32 hours per month, spread across daily shifts or call hours, typically 0700-1530. Must hold an IL RN license and have at least 1 year of nursing experience, with BLS certification.

The nurse will participate in governance, apply evidence-based practices, and uphold safety while coordinating care across teams. Flexibility to float and strong EHR skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Typically 1 year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Communication

Time management

Education

RN Licensure - IL

BSN (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Advocate Health Care seeks an experienced RN for the Interventional Platform in the Cath Lab. The role is PRN with a minimum 32 hours per month, spread across daily shifts or call hours, typically 0700-1530. Must hold an IL RN license and have at least 1 year of nursing experience, with BLS certification.

The nurse will participate in governance, apply evidence-based practices, and uphold safety while coordinating care across teams. Flexibility to float and strong EHR skills are expected.