Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab/EP

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab/EP

Location

• Rockford, IL

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Day Shift, Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process and critical thinking to provide comprehensive patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab/EP department.
• Perform assessments, planning, interventions, and evaluations of patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with established policies, standards of care, and legal requirements.
• Document all patient care accurately and thoroughly, adhering to organizational standards.
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans based on physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Educate patients and families, providing understandable information to support their health and recovery.
• Participate in department performance improvement activities and shared governance initiatives.
• Support clinical expertise and resource sharing across units to promote patient safety and continuity of care.
• Manage complex clinical situations, delegate appropriately, and escalate issues to leadership when necessary.
• Engage in continuous professional development and quality improvement efforts, including peer review processes.
• Perform telephone triage, respond to patient inquiries, and ensure smooth patient flow in outpatient and clinical settings.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 3 years of RN experience with at least 1 year in critical care.
• Current Illinois RN licensure.
• Current CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Successful completion of EKG competency assessment prior to completing orientation.
• Certification in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Cardiovascular intervention experience.
• Strong critical thinking and patient management skills in high-acuity environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac care setting with a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to professional growth through ongoing education and performance improvement initiatives.