Department: Card Cath Lab Prep&Recov - BMC
Usual Schedule: 8a-530p(M-F) (4-9hr shifts)
Regions: Carle Foundation
On Call Requirements: 0800-1730 q5th Sat and Sun
Job Category: Nursing
Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
Employment Type: Full - Time
Nursing Specialty: Cardiology
Job Post ID: 45997
Secondary Job Category: Nursing
Experience Requirements: Less than 1 year
Education Requirements: Associates Degree
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS- Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
- Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
- Completes and maintains proficiency to care for and monitor patients receiving and recovering from moderate sedation.
- Perform all responsibilities required for assessing, monitoring and removing arterial and venous sheaths.
- Remains competent in required POC testing to include glucose, ACT/I-STAT and UHCG.
- Prepare patient for procedure with correct labs, IV placement and shaving.
- Assist MD or PA with a variety of bedside procedures, including understanding of supplies needed, ordering specimens and necessary hemodynamic monitoring required during procedure.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com . Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.
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