Registered Nurse-Cath Lab/Interventional

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Position Overview

Location: WI - SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Madison

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

• Department: Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Schedule: Flexible hours with start times ranging from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM | 8-hour shifts
• On-call Requirement: One day per week and a weekend rotation approximately every fifth weekend
• Preferred Experience: Critical care and sedation experience

Job Summary

The role involves planning, coordinating, and delivering care to adult patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will ensure that high-quality care is provided efficiently and safely, adhering to the unit's care standards while demonstrating the necessary competencies for the clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a circulator, scrub, or monitor within the Cath Lab procedure team.
• Prepare patients appropriately for procedures, ensuring timely access to necessary information such as history and physical (H&P).
• Utilize critical judgment to assess patients and administer medications, especially for critically ill individuals, while promptly reporting any abnormalities to the physician.
• Safely perform hemostasis with or without vascular devices.
• Regularly enter patient orders and charges, verifying their accuracy.
• Provide care for critically ill patients, demonstrating the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.
• Educate patients and their families based on assessed needs, documenting the education provided and keeping them informed about tests and treatments.
• Assist families in navigating to the cardiology or Cath lab areas as needed.
• May conduct point-of-care testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety while performing duties.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.
• Experience: No prior experience is required.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent oral communication and standing/walking.
• Regular lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching, and data entry.
• Regular visual acuity for near and far distances, as well as color differentiation.
• Frequent use of smell and hearing for communication and safety alerts.
• Occasional lifting of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs and moving patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, and other physical movements.
• Rarely requires crawling or running.

Licensure and Certifications

Applicants must hold the following certifications based on their state of work location:

• Illinois: Basic Life Support (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Life Support (ALS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Missouri: BLS HCP, RN - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Compact State, ALS or PALS.
• Oklahoma: BLS HCP, RN - Compact State or Oklahoma Board of Nursing, ALS or PALS.
• Wisconsin: BLS HCP, RN - Compact State or Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, ALS or PALS.

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Weekly Hours

34 hours scheduled weekly

Benefits

We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.