RN – Cath Lab

Jobtailor; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) in Peoria, IL to provide comprehensive patient care within an interdisciplinary team. You will assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and coordinate care from admission through discharge while ensuring safety and quality control.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, bedside lab testing, and education for patients and families. ACLS/BLS certifications and proficiency with clinical equipment are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) per IDFPR.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is required.
• ACLS within 1 year, BLS within 30 days.
• RN work experience and lab specimen collection knowledge.
• Equipment troubleshooting and evidence-based nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage patient care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote evidence-based nursing through protocols and procedures.
• Assess patient status via interviews, observation, and exams.
• Develop individualized care plans with patients and families.
• Implement and document patient progress; adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate care from admission to discharge.
• Troubleshoot clinical equipment and perform bedside lab testing.
• Provide shift reports and advocate for patients with physicians.
• Educate patients and families with appropriate strategies.
• Participate in audits, process improvements, and patient satisfaction activities.
• Share clinical knowledge and promote team development.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Development

Bedside Laboratory Testing

Clinical Equipment Troubleshooting

Patient Education

Data Collection

Process Improvement

Patient Advocacy

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Delegation

Communication

Professional Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Bedside Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage patient care as a member of the interdisciplinary team through the nursing process
• Promote evidence-based practice through nursing processes, protocols, and procedures
• Assess patient status through interviews, observation, and physical assessment
• Develop individualized plans of care collaboratively with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Implement interventions and evaluate and document patient progress
• Modify care plans based on evaluations and changes in patient condition
• Complete patient charts and event reports
• Troubleshoot clinical equipment and perform bedside laboratory testing with quality control
• Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care from admission through discharge
• Prioritize assignments and delegate tasks appropriately
• Provide shift reports and advocate for patients with physicians
• Educate patients and families using age-, cultural-, gender-, and developmental-appropriate strategies
• Ensure patient safety and follow National Patient Safety Goals
• Participate in data collection, audits, process improvement initiatives, unit councils, and patient satisfaction activities
• Share clinical knowledge and promote professional development among team members

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Work experience as a Registered Nurse
• Knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing
• Technical knowledge of equipment and ability to troubleshoot problems
• Knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice
• Ability to perform patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control
• Ability to assume assignments involving non-complex and some complex patient management
• Ability to work day shifts and PRN 8-hour shifts

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient care management, evidence-based nursing practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in patient assessment, care plan development, and bedside laboratory testing with a focus on patient safety and quality control.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Hard Skills

• Patient Assessment
• Care Plan Development
• Bedside Laboratory Testing
• Clinical Equipment Troubleshooting
• Patient Charting
• Quality Control
• Patient Advocacy
• Data Collection
• Process Improvement
• Patient Education

Soft Skills

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Delegation
• Communication
• Patient Advocacy
• Professional Development

Certifications & Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

• Patient Safety
• National Patient Safety Goals
• Healthcare Team
• Patient Management
• Quality Control