RN - Pre-Post - Cath Lab
NorthShore University HealthSystem, Glenview, IL, United States
Hourly Pay Range:
$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
Position : RN - Pre/Post Cardiac and Vascular Procedures, (Universal Care Unit)
Location : Glenbrook Hospital
Full Time/Part Time : Full time, 3 12's, 8a - 8p
On Call:
No On-Call Required
No weekends
Qualifications:
Associates Degree Nursing, Bachelor's degree preferred
IL RN license
BLS, ACLS within 6 months
Preferred Experience: 2+ years of Experience in Telemetry, ED, or CCU/ICU
Responsibilities:
Perform pre-procedure patient assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, and baseline vital signs.
Prepare patients for cardiac and vascular procedures, including IV placement, lab verification, checklist completion, and procedure site preparation.
Provide patient and family education regarding procedure expectations, recovery process, and post-procedure care instructions.
Verify informed consent, allergies, NPO status, and required pre-procedure testing.
Coordinate with physicians, cath lab staff, and anesthesia teams to ensure patients are procedure-ready and transported on schedule.
Assist physicians with treatment room procedures, including Electrical Cardioversion, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, and Implantable Loop Recorder implants and explants.
Monitor patients in the post-procedure recovery area, including cardiac monitoring, vital signs, and access site assessments.
Assess and manage vascular access sites (radial or femoral), including hemostasis devices, bleeding monitoring, and complication recognition.
Administer ordered medications, including sedation recovery medications, analgesics, and IV fluids as appropriate.
Recognize and respond to post-procedure complications such as bleeding, hematoma, arrhythmias, hypotension, or contrast reactions.
Document clinical assessments, medications, patient education, and recovery progress in the electronic medical record.
Communicate patient status updates to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Provide discharge education and instructions to patients and families, including activity restrictions, medication guidance, and follow-up care.
Ensure patients meet established discharge criteria prior to release or transfer to inpatient units.
Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and quality standards in the prep and recovery areas.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights:
Position : RN - Pre/Post Cardiac and Vascular Procedures, (Universal Care Unit)
Location : Glenbrook Hospital
Full Time/Part Time : Full time, 3 12's, 8a - 8p
On Call:
No On-Call Required
No weekends
Qualifications:
Associates Degree Nursing, Bachelor's degree preferred
IL RN license
BLS, ACLS within 6 months
Preferred Experience: 2+ years of Experience in Telemetry, ED, or CCU/ICU
Responsibilities:
Perform pre-procedure patient assessments, including medical history review, medication reconciliation, and baseline vital signs.
Prepare patients for cardiac and vascular procedures, including IV placement, lab verification, checklist completion, and procedure site preparation.
Provide patient and family education regarding procedure expectations, recovery process, and post-procedure care instructions.
Verify informed consent, allergies, NPO status, and required pre-procedure testing.
Coordinate with physicians, cath lab staff, and anesthesia teams to ensure patients are procedure-ready and transported on schedule.
Assist physicians with treatment room procedures, including Electrical Cardioversion, Transesophageal Echocardiogram, and Implantable Loop Recorder implants and explants.
Monitor patients in the post-procedure recovery area, including cardiac monitoring, vital signs, and access site assessments.
Assess and manage vascular access sites (radial or femoral), including hemostasis devices, bleeding monitoring, and complication recognition.
Administer ordered medications, including sedation recovery medications, analgesics, and IV fluids as appropriate.
Recognize and respond to post-procedure complications such as bleeding, hematoma, arrhythmias, hypotension, or contrast reactions.
Document clinical assessments, medications, patient education, and recovery progress in the electronic medical record.
Communicate patient status updates to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
Provide discharge education and instructions to patients and families, including activity restrictions, medication guidance, and follow-up care.
Ensure patients meet established discharge criteria prior to release or transfer to inpatient units.
Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and quality standards in the prep and recovery areas.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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