• Job Description

  Req#: 24564

  Cath Lab RN

  28373

  Position Summary:

  Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents nursing care for the Cath lab patient population.

  Responsibilities:

  
  
  • Responsible for professional interactions with multiple departments to ensure safe patient care
  
  
  • A wide degree of creativity, latitude and critical thinking is expected
  
  
  • Position requires on-call availability on a regular basis for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  
  
  • The ability to arrive at the hospital within 30 minutes of a call in is a requirement
  
  
  • Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
  
  
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
  
  
  • Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
  
  
  • Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
  
  
  
  

  Requirements and Minimum Qualifications :

  
  
  • BSN required
  
  
  • Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program required
  
  
  • Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred
  
  
  • All non-BSN RN's with less than 3 years’ patient-facing nursing experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire
  
  
  • State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date
  
  
  • Previous experience in a Cath lab, critical care, or emergency room setting is required. Equivalent procedural experience may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager
  
  
  • Competency in procedural sedation, cardiac medication administration, and cardiac monitoring are required
  
  
  • Confidence in reporting to physician changes in patient status and needs to care for patients in potentially emergent situations are essential
  
  
  • BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation
  
  
  • ACLS Required
  
  

  Working Conditions:

  
  
  • Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
  
  
  • Typical equipment used in a clinical job
  
  
  • Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment
  
  
  • Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend
  
  
  • Must be able to assist in patient transfer
  
  

  About Kootenai Health

  Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence.

  As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

  
  
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  
  
  • A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
  
  
  • Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings
  
  
  • Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
  
  
  • An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching
  
  
  • Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more
  
  
  • Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses
  
  
  • And much more
  
  

  If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

  Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.

  Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

  
  

• About the company

  Coeur d`Alene, North Idaho, Washington, Montana, Spokane

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