Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse (Hiring Immediately)
Company: MercyOne
Location: Davenport
Posted on: March 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: At
MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place
to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is
based on improving the health of our communities – that means not
only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis
serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport
and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.)
metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa
and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities
and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned
distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and
recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for
patient safety. We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join
our EP Cath Lab Team at MercyOne Genesis in Davenport, Iowa!
Schedule: M-F, first shift hours40 hours per pay period Call one
night per week and every 4th-6th weekend Responsibilities: Provides
direct patient care activities in the C ath L ab & other applicable
procedural areas implementing an outcome-based plan of care
Identifies learning needs and implements a plan for the patient,
conducts patient and family teaching and documents teaching done
Appropriately uses equipment required to perform C ath L ab
procedures Understands varying treatment needs and approaches for
patients across the life span, as appropriate to the department
Performs independently in the role of scrub tech, circulator, and
hemodynamic monitor and obtains data collection with physiologic
calculations specific to the procedure performed and documents
Initiates BLS/ACLS protocols as appropriate in cardiac emergencies
Provides care utilizing critical thinking skills based on patients'
needs and acuity, and is consistent with policies and procedures of
the department Coordinates and provides care with a team approach
Demonstrates clinical competency Facilitates medication
administration, initiates and manages IV therapy Assures medication
safety by following the “5 Rights of Medication Administration”
Manages patient’s pain in accordance with policy Monitors and
manages conscious sedation/sedated patients in accordance with
policy Responsible for daily count of controlled substances Cross
trained to work in other procedural areas as needed Assists with
and implements appropriate interventions during Cardiovascular
Procedures under the direction of a licensed professional
Communicates relevant clinical information to optimize patient
outcomes to phys. and other health care professionals Documents
completely and legibly Conducts an initial assessment and ongoing
assessments Completes initial assessment in accordance with policy
Completes ongoing assessments based on patient’s individual needs
and/or unit specific time frames Identifies problems, needs and/or
changes in patient conditions and implements interventions Performs
indirect patient care activities to maintain department standards
Cleans and maintains equipment as needed Assures all patient care
and storage areas are clean and organized Assists with supply
ordering as assigned Participates in unit-based quality monitoring
of patient/procedural outcomes Charges patient account for
procedures and supplies in a timely manner Demonstrates
responsibility for cost-containment in daily practice Identifies
process improvement opportunities and supports change within the
department/organization Participates in and supports precepting and
mentoring activities for new employees in the lab as requested by
manager Does follow up calls to patients as assigned. (customer
service, fluoro time) Familiar with regulatory requirements and
assists with surveys as assigned Based on principles of growth and
development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of
the patients served on his/her assigned unit, which may include:
18-65 Yrs: Adults and 65 Yrs: Geriatrics Collects, analyzes,
interprets and applies age-specific data Performs tasks/procedures,
uses equipment in an age-appropriate manner Communicates and works
with others in an age-appropriate manner Adheres to all safety,
infection control and colleague health policies and procedures
Attends required safety programs Appropriately and consistently
uses the personal protective equipment required of the job Knows
and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire,
disaster and other emergency situations Reports and removes unsafe
equipment/furniture Asks for assistance when needed to assure
safety for all involved Maintains a safe working environment and
practices safe working habits Maintains a working knowledge of
applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity
Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as
well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence
in a manne
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