Registered Nurse - Pre/Post Cardiac Cath Lab

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse specialized in telemetry to provide direct patient care for adults and geriatric populations in the Cardiovascular Laboratory and related procedures.

You will support peri-procedural care for cardiac, peripheral-vascular, EP and interventional radiology cases, administer medications, monitor hemodynamics, and participate in discharge planning and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred and RN licensure required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) and ACLS certs on hire and maintained.
• 1+ year telemetry clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adults and geriatrics.
• Deliver peri-operative nursing for cardiac, vascular, EP and IR procedures.
• Assist physicians with intra-procedural care and post-procedure monitoring.
• Manage equipment, supplies and readiness of lab for procedures.
• Offer discharge instructions and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Patient care

Intra-procedural support

Post-procedure care

Education

BSN

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

10,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the procedural. Provides peri-operative care to outpatient and inpatient populations undergoing cardiac, peripheral‑vascular, electrophysiology, and interventional radiology diagnostic and interventional procedures. Responsible for admission, comprehensive physical assessment, medication reconciliation, peri-operative education, initiation of intravenous access, and comprehensive post‑procedure care, including management and discontinuation of arterial and venous access sheaths, for these patient populations. Assists physicians with intra‑procedural care of transesophageal echocardiogram and direct‑current cardioversion patients, as well as interventional radiology consultations. Communicate with physicians continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of equipment and inventory. Assess emergency equipment functionality and readiness. Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of the Cardiovascular Laboratory team are met. Monitors physiologic and hemodynamic data, as related to diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures performed in the Lab. Monitors and records patient condition continuously while in the Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology Holding Room. Provides comprehensive discharge instructions to patients and families and ensures suitable discharge criteria are met. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN); preferred.
• Active state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required.
• Current BCLS (AHA), ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current; required.
• One (1) year’s clinical experience in a telemetry setting required.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $38.18 to $57.87. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf