What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN – Part Time – Acute Care Cardiac Telemetry position at LiveWell Homecare Agency?
Role Overview: The Inpatient RN provides direct patient care in a clinical setting, adhering to established standards of care. Responsibilities include assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and guiding ancillary staff. The role involves administering treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs, and educating patients and families. The RN collaborates with physicians and team members to develop and revise care plans, delegates tasks based on skill and patient needs, and participates in quality and safety initiatives. They also troubleshoot equipment issues, contribute to evidence-based practice decisions, and support organizational goals like Magnet recognition. The position emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and continuous improvement.
**Qualifications & Skills:**
- Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required)
- Interest in Cardiac Nursing Care, with preferred cardiac experience
- Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment
- Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement
**Key Duties:**
- Deliver comprehensive patient care, including treatments and diagnostics
- Assess patient conditions and develop individualized care plans
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and families
- Delegate and supervise team members’ tasks
- Participate in quality, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives
- Promote teamwork and adapt to changing patient needs