Cath Lab RN – AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

• FT Days, 40 hours/week

Shift:

• Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm

9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The role you’ll contribute:

The Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates the efforts of the multidisciplinary care team for the patients within his/her scope of responsibility. The RN provides direct patient care, collaborates with patients, families, peers, physicians and other members of the health care team in the delivery of care to a specific patient population. The RN utilizes the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation) in order to maintain and improve patient outcomes.

The RN demonstrates leadership/management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. The RN strives to advance from novice to expert and become an evidence-based scholar in order to provide optimal patient care and advocate on behalf of his/her patients. The RN serves as a role model for the mission, vision and values of Shawnee Mission Health. S/he is accountable for working within the parameters of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, all regulatory standards and established policies, protocols and procedures

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Care Exemplary Practice
  
  • Utilizes the Nursing Process (Assess, Plan, Implement and Evaluate) to provide optimal patient care.
  • Demonstrate accurate assessment skills appropriate to my patient population and based on evidence, policy and practice standards when caring for all patients regardless of complexity or need.
  • Assure patient safety by adhering to established policies and procedures and utilizing patient safety resources such as mPPID. Implement a plan of care according to identified physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
  • Demonstrate the ability to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient needs and in conjunction with unit activities and resources available.
  • Actively participate in bedside shift report, safety huddles, multidisciplinary patient rounds and hourly rounding to gather all information necessary to care for my patients, anticipate their needs and provide for a smooth hand-off to other members of the health care team.
  • Provide patient teaching/discharge planning to promote optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provide routine and specialized teaching/discharge planning throughout the patient stay to prepare the patient/family/significant other regain independence prior to discharge.
  • Provide individualized teaching plan based on assessed learning needs, education level, language spoken and level of understanding.
  • Provide patient and family/significant other with a completed Teaching/Discharge Plan which includes specific information regarding medications, follow-up and community resources as needed.
  • Document all pertinent information (health history, assessment, test results, plan of care, teaching and patient response) in a timely manner according to departmental policy.
  Shared Leadership Transformational Leadership
  
  • Accept accountability for problem-solving issues and work with leaders to resolve clinical issues.
  • Participate in shared decision making by working on committees and/or providing input to committee representatives.
  • Participate in performance improvement activities and make recommendations for revisions to practice based on evidence and data collection.
  
  Interprofessional Relationships
  
  • Seek assistance from others and act as a resource to coworkers in order to provide optimal patient care through teamwork.
  • Coordinate with other resources (e.g. case management, home health) as needed.
  • Contribute to the growth of others by providing feedback through peer coaching.
  • communicate to other members of the health care team and serve as a patient advocate when necessary.
  Nursing Advancement New Knowledge
  
  • Attend all hospital, unit mandatory and continuing education requirements.
  • Identify my own knowledge deficits and seek resources to provide safe care.
  • Participate in staff meetings and read all updates in order to keep apprised of activities and practice changes.
  • Recognize the importance of professional contributions through national specialty certification, formal education advancement, professional organization membership and community service.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing

• No Previous Experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or obtained within 5 years of employment

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Kansas Registered Nurse License

• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• Additional certifications/registrations are required or preferred by specific clinical area of practice. RN must demonstrate certification/registration upon hire or agree to obtain requirements(s) within 1 year of hire unless deemed otherwise by manager.

• Please note that BCLS and ACLS must be courses provided by the American Heart Association.