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

Some of the benefits provided include: 

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits 

· Life Insurance 

· Short & Long Term Disability 

· Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay 

· Retirement Plans 

· Discount Program 

· Learning Opportunities 

· Inclusion Resource Groups For more information click here 

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