Registered Nurse Cath Lab, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Registered Nurse Cath Lab
Lutheran General – 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge, IL.
Job ID: R77202
**This position is eligible for a $10000 sign on bonus, payable after hire** (external candidates only)
CARDIAC CATH LAB Scheduled Hours: 10 hour shifts with staggered start times (7am 8am); Monday
through Friday; Shared on call responsibilities after hours/weekends/holidays.
Must be able to meet 30-minute arrival to hospital
Job Summary: Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue,
the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient
experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support
the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities.
The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through
the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation, in
accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. The unit has four Cath Labs where
physicians perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular
disease. As a nurse in this department, you will assist the cardiovascular team throughout the procedure
from prep through recovery.
Position Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license.
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to
enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years. Nurses with more than 12 months
experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health
(AAH) recognized nursing certification within one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for
certification, whichever is later.
• Must possess at minimum 2 years critical care, Cath Lab, EP and/or IR nursing experience.
• Current AHA CPR and ACLS
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts to accommodate staffing