Job Summary: Provide compassionate, patient- and family-centered nursing care in a setting that champions best practices and exceptional customer service. This role emphasizes relationship-based care and upholds the highest professional nursing standards guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, Nursing Process, and regulatory requirements. Experience in Cardiac Cath Lab nursing is essential.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage time and resources, prioritizing critical tasks while balancing short- and long-term objectives.
• Engage in ongoing education to stay current with product and practice changes, applying knowledge to promote cost-effective care.
• Utilize specialized nursing expertise to assign patient care based on acuity and technical needs, fostering evidence-based practice improvements.
• Deliver outstanding guest relations to patients, families, physicians, and colleagues, embodying core values such as respect, integrity, collaboration, empathy, and courage.
• Communicate proactively to manage expectations and ensure a positive patient experience through rounding, timely responses, and professional conduct.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment by minimizing noise, appropriately using electronic devices, and supporting healthcare students and their programs.
• Prioritize safety for patients, guests, staff, and self by adhering to national safety standards, HIPAA, Just Culture principles, and reporting near misses.
• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to personal and professional growth through certifications, advanced degrees, and participation in shared governance.
• Foster teamwork by motivating and guiding colleagues, encouraging cooperation, and mentoring others to develop leadership skills.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or, if unaccredited, a minimum of five years acute care nursing experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required within five years of hire; enrollment in accelerated MSN programs accepted.
• Area-specific certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and specialty credentials to be obtained and maintained.

Licensure:

Active Registered Nurse license as required by the state nursing board.

Work Environment:

Full-time day shift position in a healthcare facility located in the Midwest region of the United States.