Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab

AdventHealth; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 85,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental leave

Career Development

Well-being resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Glendale Heights, IL seeks a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care in invasive cardiology settings. You will assess patients, develop and execute care plans with the interdisciplinary team, and ensure safety and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include delivering education to patients and families, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting efficient patient flow across procedures. Requires RN, BLS, ACLS with strong adaptive skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred
• 1+ year nursing experience in a relevant specialty is required
• RN license and BLS/ACLS certifications are required or in progress

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Develop and implement patient care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate competency in therapeutic and diagnostic interventions (IVs, wound care, catheterization, specimen collection).
• Advocate for patients’ health, safety, and rights.
• Educate patients and families and evaluate teaching effectiveness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Grammar

Reading instructions

Following verbal instructions

Keyboarding

Computer skills

Hemodynamic software

Windows proficiency

Anatomy knowledge

Licensures maintenance

X-ray operation

Radiation safety

Scrub/record/circulate roles

Invasive cardiology equipment

Training new employees

Education

Associate’s of Nursing

Bachelor’s of Nursing

1+ year nursing experience

Tools

RCIS (preferred)

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, and review of medical records and clinical data.
• Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, observing outcomes in accordance with nursing standards.
• Demonstrate competency in therapeutic and diagnostic interventions, including IVs, wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collection.
• Advocate for and protect the health, safety, and rights of each patient.
• Provide patient and family education based on assessment of learning readiness, needs, and ability, and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
• Recognize the patient or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for the patient’s preferences, values, and needs.
• Deliver relationship‑based care, engaging patients in all aspects of care with respect for cultural differences and diversity.
• Delegate tasks to non‑RN personnel in accordance with state board of nursing and hospital policy; maintain thorough patient charts and records and document ongoing status, interventions, patient response and outcomes in an accurate, timely manner.
• Manage resources and patient flow by matching nursing competencies with individualized patient and unit needs; use standards of care, hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines to guide practice. Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Effective verbal and interpersonal communication
• Proficient in customer relations
• Strong grammar and spelling abilities
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Capable of following verbal instructions
• Manual keyboarding skills
• Proficient in using computer and visual interfaces
• Able to learn and comprehend specialized software, such as hemodynamic monitoring software
• Quick learner with the ability to follow departmental policies and procedures efficiently
• Experience with Windows operating system
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, including the circulatory and neuro systems
• Maintains all required registries and licenses for performing invasive cardiology procedures
• Skilled in operating x‑ray equipment and knowledgeable in placing service calls
• Adheres to basic radiation safety concepts to minimize exposure levels for patients and staff
• Capable of learning and becoming independent in various roles such as scrub, record, and circulate positions for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular cases
• Experience in operating equipment across various invasive cardiology labs
• Assists in efficient patient flow through invasive cardiology areas
• Participates in training new employees after achieving independence in each position
• Documents and reports all procedures accurately and legibly in accordance with department policies
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
• Competency in moderate sedation
• Recent acute care experience and EKG competency
• Knowledge of critical care medication
• Excellent assessment skills
• Knowledge of medications administered pre‑, intra‑, and post‑procedure
• Ability to multitask effectively and manage time efficiently during patient preparation and discharge processes
• Critical care skills
• Proficient in charting and recording

Education & Experience

• Associate’s of Nursing (required)
• Bachelor’s of Nursing (preferred)
• 1+ year experience in nursing with relevant specialty knowledge (required)

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) – required
• Basic Life Support – CPR (BLS) – required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – required
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) – preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance (benefits from Day One)
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 weeks 100% paid parental leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well‑being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Location

701 WINTHROP AVE, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139

Schedule & Shift

Full time – Day shift (United States)

Pay Range

$35.19 – $62.17 per hour

Physical Requirements

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations, and ordinances.