Overview
The Carle BroMenn Cath Lab performs many exciting and innovative procedures including but not limited to: diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular, neuro interventional, and interventional radiology procedures. The procedural RN provides monitoring and comprehensive care of the patients undergoing these procedures including providing moderate sedation under the direction of the physician. They are responsible for collaborating with physicians, radiology technologists and other members of the care team to facilitate excellent patient care. Coordinates and organizes procedure flow for assigned specialty service(s) in the Procedure Center; Coordinates education activities for staff; provides clinical expertise; fulfills a leadership role by taking responsibility for schedule coordination and evaluation of department clinical staff in conjunction with the supervisor and manger; serves as a liaison between staff and administration Qualifications Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); National Nursing Certification within 3 years - VariesVariesVaries, Education; Bachelor's Degree, Work Experience: RN >2yr cardiac Responsibilities The Service Line Coordinator coordinates the daily activities of the assigned specialty service(s) in the Procedure Center. Fulfills a leadership role by taking responsibility for monitoring and developing efficient daily work flow for assigned service line. Collaborates and partners with leadership, nursing, and ancillary departments across the organization. Ensures appropriate equipment and supplies are available for all cases. Provides direct support to the Physicians and staff who are performing patient care. Responsible for obtaining and updating all Physician Preference Cards for new and existing physicians. Effectively communicates with leadership, promoting the smooth operation of the service line.Coordinates annual education for staffMaintains/completes competency checklist specific to service line, to include capital and disposable equipment communication and process.Responsible/Accountable for procedure suite efficiency related to service line (s) to Include: a) on time starts b) Reviews future procedure schedule to ensure appropriate equipment/supplies are available for all cases in collaboration with the Inventory Coordinator.Responsible/Accountable in collaboration with the Unit Educator for staff education and training related to Service Line Specific Work flows, Capital Equipment, and disposables.Responsible/Accountable for service line equipment needs, in collaboration with the providers and capital/disposable equipment buyer.Responsible/Accountable for staff and physician satisfaction related to service line, facilitating a smooth process for every patient.Maintain a reasonable supply inventory for procedure rooms/assigned service line.Provides input to the manager for equipment purchases.Assists management in maintaining and developing a budget for supplies and equipmentResponsible/Accountable for daily equipment, temperature, humidity, anesthesia carts, controlled substance Pyxis counts, point of care quality assurance, product outdates, and monthly crash cart/emergency equipment checks.Provides direct patient care unless functioning as department facilitator. Is assigned to work the majority of patient care time within accountable service lines.Provides input on performance appraisals for staff to leadership.Coordinates and develops department simulations, on a quarterly basis.Responsible for the training of new staff, either precepting or coordinating with assigned preceptor to ensure success of new hiresCollaborates with the physicians for program growth and development. Coordinates education and competencies for staff in cooperation with the manager and educator. Ensures the supplies are available for procedures to be performed. Ensures staff schedule supports the procedure schedule. Provides input on procedure schedule feasibility.