What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Cardiac Medical/Surgical position at Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA)?
Role Summary
Provides direct and indirect patient care in various settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to improve outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to ensure patient dignity, autonomy, and health restoration. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritizes care effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Provides direct and indirect patient care in various settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to improve outcomes. Utilizes critical thinking, nursing processes, and compassionate care to ensure patient dignity, autonomy, and health restoration. Performs general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritizes care effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Assesses patients accurately based on medical conditions.
- Administers medications as prescribed and provides age-appropriate care.
- Develops and evaluates patient and family education plans.
- Utilizes nursing knowledge for treatments and services.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and assists physicians with procedures.
- Addresses psychosocial needs and communicates post-discharge plans.
- Practices cost-effective resource management.
- Prioritizes patient safety and promotes lifelong learning.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Computer literacy required; additional certifications like BLS, ACLS, PALS preferred.
- Valid RN licensure; BLS certification within 14 days of hire; ACLS/PALS preferred.