RN Cardiac Cath Lab

The Cardiac (Coronary) Cath Lab unit at the Meijer Heart Center is a highly specialized procedural unit focusing on providing care to patients having a variety of cardiac conditions.The lab is a very fast-paced, dynamic unit, that quickly adapts to emergent situations. It consists of 5 procedure rooms, providing care for patients experiencing issues with heart failure; structural issues; peripheral circulatory issues; and coronary issues such as chest pain, STEMI(ST elevated myocardial infarction, NSTEMI(Non-ST elevated myocardial infarction). Nurses are drawn to the cath lab, not only for the wide variety of procedures we perform, but also for the cutting edge procedures we provide to patients. We consistently have one of the highest volumes of STEMI patients in Michigan, caring for over 300 STEMI patients per year. Our nurses become experts in caring for a large array of patients including, but not limited to, (patients with) Impellas; IABP's; swan-ganz catheters; ECMO; management of unstable/declining patients, including medication management. Nurses learn the unique skill of caring for a patient, including monitoring, assessing, sedating, while performing the tasks of the procedure.

Our lab is committed in providing the safest and best experience, not only for the patients, but staff as well. The lab has been very successful in promoting radiation safety for patients and staff. In 2017, we received the Golden Innovations Award, for our work in promoting radiation safety for patients and staff.

The culture of the lab emphasizes team work, as well supportive interpersonal relationships among staff members, creating a family-like environment. Staff work very closely with physicians. There has been a lot of work done to decrease the power distance between staff and physicians. The atmosphere of the unit is one of collaboration and mutual respect.

Summary

Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Nursing - Required
• Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing must be obtained within 5 years
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program - Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) License in State of Michigan - Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Required within 180 days

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical Area of Specialty Certification Preferred
• 2 + years of RN experience

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Invasive Cardiology - Meijer Heart Center

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable; Monday-Friday

Weekend Frequency

Every fourth weekend

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