Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab
Location: Saint Joseph, MI 49085
Duration: 3 + Months (Possibilities of Extension)
 
Shift: Days, variable start times
Hours: 10-hour shifts, guaranteed 36 hours/week
Weekend Rotation: Yes, on-call for 2 weekends every 6 weeks
Scrub Color: Provided
 
Job Summary:
Provide responsible and accountable nursing care consistent with the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards and Michigan State regulations. Deliver care through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Maintain ethical and culturally sensitive practice, effective communication, leadership, evidence-based care, and quality standards to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
 
Education Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Nursing – Required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Must be obtained within 5 years of starting RN role (based on hire date)

 
Experience and Skills:

• Successful completion of competency-based orientation
• Strong communication, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, make quality decisions, and solve problems
• Competency in various computer systems and software
• Maintain confidentiality and work efficiently under pressure

 
Licenses & Certifications:

• Michigan RN License (required upon hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or ARC (required within 90 days)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA (required within 180 days or 2 years depending on role)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification (required within 90 days)

 
Essential Functions:

• Provide evidence-based nursing care consistent with interprofessional plans and regulatory standards
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with healthcare team members
• Advocate for patients and families; ensure privacy and confidentiality
• Perform patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate outcomes
• Initiate discharge planning and facilitate smooth care transitions
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation
• Delegate tasks appropriately to ensure safe and quality care delivery
• Engage in professional development and quality improvement activities
• Participate actively in safety initiatives and complete required competencies
• Perform other duties as assigned