Registered Nurse - Riley Cath Lab - FTD

Indiana University Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health’s Riley Children’s Hospital in Indiana is seeking an experienced registered nurse for the Cath Lab within the pediatric cardiac unit. The role requires a minimum of one year of RN experience, with pediatric cardiac ICU or cath lab experience preferred, and an Indiana RN license.

Nurses in this position work 8-hour shifts, 3 days per week, with some on-call during weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one year RN experience; pediatric Cath Lab/CCU preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• BLS certification required; other advanced Life Support may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care in the Cath Lab as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in procedures as circulator, scrub, or monitor and respond to patient needs.
• Maintain patient safety, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical care experience

Ability to take call

Pediatric patient care

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role. Peds Cardiac ICU or Cath Lab experience preferred.

Are you looking for a pediatric Registered Nurse position where you can make a positive impact on the lives of your patients while also building strong relationships with your colleagues and developing your nursing practice with the support of your colleagues? If so, we would love to meet you!

This position functions within the Cath Lab at Riley Children's Hospital. Nurses in this area are trained in all roles including circulator, scrub and monitoring. We are looking for experienced nurses with critical care experience who thrive on working in a fast-paced environment.

Riley at IU Health is ranked as one of the best hospitals in the United States in 11 areas of specialized pediatric healthcare. The academic health center formed by our relationship with the Indiana University School of Medicine offers nurses a unique opportunity to excel in their careers. Our talented Magnet-designated nursing team consistently achieves the highest quality of nursing standards, drawing individuals who are highly motivated to engage in lifelong learning and professional development.

Riley Cath Lab: 8 hrs a day. 3 days/wk. Monday - Friday. Hours are primarily 0700-1530 or 0730-1600. Requires the ability to take call during the week, weekends, and holidays. ICU experience preferred.

• This position is referral eligible.

Nursing Skills Gained On Cath Lab

Ability to learn about and use sterile operative tools & techniques while being assistants to physicians placing pacemaker and ICD devices.

Learning about electrophysiology and how to work in a specialized EP lab. Gain extra training to be able to assist in this room.

Having to obtain and maintain a limited radiology certificate from the state of Indiana to be able to be a functioning cath lab team member.

Unit Successes/Designations

Accreditation: IAC Cardiovascular Catheterization (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission)

Unit Culture Highlights

We are a small team who work very closely with each other, and rely on one another for help in covering call shifts, absences, etc.

Qualifications

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision‑making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.