REGISTERED NURSE- INTERVENTIONAL PROCEDURES 0.6 (Days)

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare is looking for an Interventional Procedures Registered Nurse (RN) in Kankakee, Illinois, to provide exceptional patient care in various interventional procedures. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring top-quality care during cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, and neurovascular procedures. This role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to effectively communicate with patients and healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year previous Cath Lab or Critical Care experience preferred.
• BLS and RN license required for application.
• ACLS certification preferred or must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments and prepare patients for procedures.
• Assist during procedures by monitoring vital signs and maintaining a sterile environment.
• Provide post-procedure care and educate patients on recovery.

Skills

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Job description

Description

Riverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Interventional Procedures Registered Nurse (RN) to join our multidisciplinary team in Kankakee, Illinois. This position involves providing high-quality patient care across a range of procedures, including cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, and neurovascular procedures. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, multi-procedural environment, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care before, during, and after various interventional procedures. This role demands strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage patient care across a diverse range of specialties.

Essential Duties

Patient Assessment & Preparation:

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients prior to procedures, including reviewing medical history, diagnostic results, and current health status.
• Prepare patients for interventional procedures, explaining the process, addressing concerns, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Assistance During Procedures:

• Assist in the procedural environment (Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Neurovascular) by supporting physicians and specialists, ensuring proper patient positioning, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures, tracking vital signs, oxygen levels, and other critical parameters.

Post-Procedure Monitoring & Care:

• Provide close monitoring of patients post-procedure, observing for complications, and implementing care protocols to manage pain, bleeding, or other potential issues.
• Administer medications, including pain management and anticoagulation therapies, as ordered, and educate patients and families on post-procedure care instructions.

Patient Education:

• Educate patients and their families about the procedure, expected recovery, potential complications, and necessary lifestyle modifications or follow-up care.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (including cardiologists, interventional radiologists, neurovascular specialists, and anesthesiologists) to ensure patient safety and effective care coordination.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and staff regarding care plans and any changes in patient condition.

Documentation & Recordkeeping:

• Accurately document patient assessments, procedure details, vital signs, and post-procedure outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR), ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Infection Control & Safety:

• Maintain a sterile environment, adhering to infection control protocols during all procedures.
• Ensure patient and staff safety through correct handling of equipment and materials, and by following established protocols for radiation exposure and other potential risks.

Non-essential Duties

• Participate in continuing education and training to stay up-to-date on best practices in interventional procedures and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to departmental meetings, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support staff development by precepting and mentoring new hires or nursing students.
• Assist with inventory management and ensure that equipment is properly maintained and functioning.

Requirements

Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 1 year previous Cath Lab or Critical Care experience or 2 years critical care preferred.

Required Licensure/Education

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• *New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred*
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets
• Video Display Terminals: Average
• Blood and Body Fluids: Depends on patients’ diagnosis, exposure to urine, blood, stool, vomitus, AIDS, Herpes.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: High risk-sputum, secretions, coughing. Usage of PP equipment, properly fit tested mask, and universal precautions minimize risk.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

• Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.
• Vision: Required to observe patients; reading equipment and dials.
• Smell: Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
• Hearing: Necessary to hear alarms, yells for help and to hear patient verbalizations.
• Touch: Contact with patients, need to distinguish between hot and cold.

Activity/Lifting Requirements:

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 10%
• Twist: 5%
• Stand: 45%
• Crawl: 0%
• Walk: 25%
• Kneel: 0%
• Lift: 6%
• Drive: 0%
• Squat: 2%
• Climb: 1%
• Bend: 5%
• Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

• Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 20 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 35 lbs: Frequently
• Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
• Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
• Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
• Over 100lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements:

• Lifting of patients off their beds that are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment.
• Horizontal movement of patients to and from carts/beds who are unable to move independently is done with assistive lifting equipment.
• Lifting equipment - carry 25'- 150' waist high (IV bags, patient trays).
• Carry charts 25'- 150' waist high. Filled laundry bags are filled half full so as not to weigh over 35 lbs.
• Carry fire extinguishers down 1/2 flight of stairs or up 3-4 flights of stairs and several yards in an emergency.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

• Sit: 30
• Twist: 15
• Stand: 60
• Crawl: 0
• Walk: 15
• Kneel: 0
• Lift: 5
• Drive: 0
• Squat: 5
• Climb: 1
• Bend: 15
• Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

• Simple grasp 15 lbs.
• Pushing & pulling - 50-200 lbs: Occasionally
• Fine Manipulation: taking temperature with probe. Opening juice and milk containers. Opening silverware, soap packages. Handling CS tags. Using writing instruments.

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control:

• Bed lock and cardiac chair - at least 50# of pressure. Hydraulic tub lift -at least 50# of pressure.

Environmental Factors and Special Hazards:

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):

• Inside hours: 6-40
• Outside hours: 0
• Temperature: Normal Range
• Lighting: Average
• Noise levels: Average
• Humidity: Normal Range
• Atmosphere: Odors

Special Hazards:

• Chemical -drugs/work with patients receiving chemotherapy-Explosive-oxygen; Radiation-cesium implants and radioactive iodine therapy direct radiation for radiology equipment; mechanical- use of Hoover lift bed scales, motorized wheelchairs, bathtub lift chair.
• Protective Clothing Required: Gowns, gloves, goggles, masks, HEPA masks for TB.