Registered Nurse

Cardiovascular PCU

Position Details:
Work Shift:
Night Shift - 12 (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Department:
Step Down 3 South
Overview of Position:
Plans, provides and/or supervises the nursing care of patients in an efficient and caring manner.; Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies. Works independently with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician orders in a warm and friendly manner.
2. Takes and records measurements or readings.
3. Assesses condition and provides treatment for care of patient.
4. Administers prescribed medications.
5. Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other care givers on the unit.
6. Participates in keeping unit prepared for HFAP on an ongoing basis.
7. Assists with patient rounds.
Additional duties for Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CPCU):
8. Demonstrates proficiency with critical thinking related to preoperative assessment and postoperative care of surgical patients
9. Demonstrates flexibility to accommodate work schedule and scheduled shifts to include equality of call coverage, starting early, late shift.
10. Proficient with specimen collection/documentation.
11. Completes documentation of daily unit maintenance checks.
12. Demonstrates proficiency with OPTIME/EPIC
13. Completes all mandatory competencies within posted time frames; i.e. moderate sedation, annual competency.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Current Ohio RN License and ADN.
2. CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
3. Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.
4. Attention to detail.
5. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others
6. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.
7. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan
8. Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care.
Additional qualifications for the following units:
a. Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit:
i. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) or obtained within one year of hire
ii. Must complete Genesis phlebotomy training within one year of hire.
b. Clinical Decision Unit:
i. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) or obtain within one year of hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time
2. Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.