RN-Diagnostic Cardiology

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short/long-term disability

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Resumo da oferta

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Diagnostic Cardiology team, serving patients undergoing invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures. You will act as primary circulator and scrub, collaborating with physicians and technical staff to ensure patient safety and quality care.

The role emphasizes professional development, patient education, and adherence to ANA standards, with a focus on safety, documentation, and teamwork in a fast-paced cath lab environment.

Qualificações

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as an RN in Iowa.
• BLS certification or obtain within 3 months from hire date.
• CORE certification within 6 months from hire date.
• Fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking using independent judgment.

Responsabilidades

• Assess the needs of patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures and provide teaching and referrals.
• Assist physicians with individual care plans in collaboration with patient/family and health care team.
• Complete documentation promptly to ensure a complete medical record.
• Deliver high-quality care per policies and standards under physician supervision.
• Demonstrate proficiency with equipment and sterile technique in the cardiac cath lab.

Conhecimentos

Registered Nurse

Critical thinking

Patient education

Multicultural sensitivity

英文 fluent

Formação académica

Accredited nursing program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

As a member of the interdisciplinary Diagnostic Cardiology team, contributes professional Registered Nurse (RN) knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients undergoing invasive and non-invasive cardiac procedures. The RN will function in collaboration with the technical staff and under the direction of physicians. The RN is able to perform the role of primary circulator and scrub for various procedures. The RN maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Assesses the needs of patients and families undergoing invasive cardiac procedures, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
• Assists the physician with the development of an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in the Cath Lab in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
• Utilizes critical thinking in making judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of the patient.
• Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required in the administration of cardiac and emergency medications used in the Diagnostic Cardiology including, but not limited to the following:
  • Administration and management of conscious sedation / reversal agents; minimal to moderate levels
  • Administration of cardiac medications and infusions
• Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to operate specialized equipment utilized in Diagnostic
• Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to prepare and maintain sterile fields and to maintain a clean procedure environment.

Development & Patient Education

• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance RN practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
• Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Department Support

• Must meet requirements for standby call which includes a 30 minute response time from primary residence to hospital

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within 3 months from hire date.
• Must possess and maintain hospital CORE (Chain of Response in an Emergency) certification with 6 months from hire date.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
• Customer/patient focused.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.