RN-Vascular and Interventional Radiology Holding
US-IA-Cedar Rapids
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Req #: 169751
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview: $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! The Interventional Lab RN delivers specialized care and treatment to patients undergoing interventional/vascular procedures. The staff is on-call for off shifts/weekends as scheduled. Staff must be able to respond to the hospital's call Responsibilities: * Able to take call based on "on-call" policy. * Strong EKG rhythm interpretation skills. * Ability to provide leadership in Emergency or Code Blue roles. * Maintain ability to perform in an assertive yet supportive manner when functioning with physicians in the procedural setting. * Maintain knowledge of patient equipment and therapeutic modalities utilized in the Cath Lab. * Maintain knowledge of medications and conscious sedation used in the Cath Lab. * Complies with department policies regarding appropriate sterile technique and radiation safety. * Participate in education, community activities and performance improvement projects. * Oversees maintenance and provides troubleshooting of equipment. 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 current ACLS or Core certification or obtain within 3 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.