UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital
Full-Time Days
M-F 7am-3:30pm plus call
A lead position responsible for effective coordination and oversight of daily patient care activities in Diagnostic & Interventional Cardiology. Accountable for optimization of technical staff resources as well as supplies. Functions as a liaison with the cardiologists, APP's, staff and leadership. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of the processes and procedures relating to Diagnostic & Interventional Cardiology services. This includes imaging techniques, equipment knowledge, and QA/QC programs. Assists in formulating strategies for monitoring and assuring continuous quality and quality improvement initiatives. Responsible for customer service initiatives, staff mentoring and leveraging of skills and ability of their team to ensure a patient centered service line approach. The lead will serve as a strong mentor to newly hired staff, with accountability & emphasis on their integration & orientation to our organization. The lead RN/Technologist shall provide the technical knowledge, expertise and professional judgment required to support the mission and goals of UnityPoint Health St. Luke's.
The lead will function as a clinical educator for the department and maintain responsibility for the development of appropriate education plans to meet the needs of the service line and organization. Coordinates, influences, and assists with the integration of research findings into corresponding patient care standards and Cardiology procedure practice. Serves as a strong mentor and guide, with an emphasis on successful integration and orientation of newly hired staff into the organization. Collaborates with leadership and education professionals as a point of reference to coordinate, influence, and assist with the implementation of cardiology procedure care and related nursing activities for the cardiac patient.
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Leadership:
Communication and Interaction
Equipment and Regulatory Management
Quality and Procedure Management
Development and Patient Education
Basic UPH Performance Criteria
QUALIFICATIONS:
| Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. | Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. |
Education:
| * Graduate of accredited Registered Nursing program and possesses valid RN license. | * Bachelor's degree Preferred
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Experience:
| * 3-5 years work experience in Cardiac Cath Lab as RN
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License(s)/Certification(s):
| * Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons * Valid Iowa Registered Nurse License * Current BCLS & ACLS certification |
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
| * Computer Skills relating to various EMR & Cardiology Imaging Systems, CardioPACS, Merge, CardioLab, etc. * State/Federal & regulatory knowledge, DNV compliance * Machines: Working knowledge of various invasive cardiology applications/equipment. * Administrative/Education: The Invasive Cardiology Lead shall demonstrate a working knowledge of technical factors to assist in performing a variety of procedures. He/she must maintain knowledge of current department protocols, assist the cardiologist in procedures, practice and adhere to safety requirements, utilize various cardiology applications to process paperwork, assist in training new staff, perform other assigned duties as requested, practice sterile and isolation techniques resulting in the prevention of cross-contamination and infection. He/she must be able to concentrate on the task at hand and consistently follow procedures, must demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, cooperation, and maintain an attitude of professionalism, strictly adhere to all hospital and departmental safety regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures. Excellent teaching and communication skills. Able to lead multidisciplinary teams, problems solve and direct others | * Charge RN Experience - Preferred * CPT Coding/Billing knowledge -- Preferred
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Other:
| * Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. |
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