RN Cardiac Cath Lab

Posted:
8/19/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

About The Unit

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.  

About Meijer Heart Center 

The heart and vascular systems demand extraordinary care. It begins with heart specialists who can expertly monitor your entire heart and vascular system and perform anything from a bypass to vascular surgery to a heart and lung transplant. Discover a true continuum of heart and vascular care. Through research, innovative treatments, and best practices our teams are advancing heart and vascular care for the patients we are privileged to treat. 

Scope of work 

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.  

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients 

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv 
  • 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 

Qualifications 

  • Associates in Nursing Required 
  • Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years 
  • MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required 
  • AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days 
  • AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months 
  • Specialty Certification highly recommended within 2 years 
  • 1-2 years of inpatient RN experience preferred

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

7:30am-6:30pm

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every fourth weekend

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