RN Cardiovascular - Cardiac Prep Recovery

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a RN Cardiovascular - Cardiac Prep Recovery for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $43.87 – $68.89. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide patient care by assessing, analyzing, planning, implementing and evaluating patients following the nursing process and established standards. Participate as a member of the healthcare team by communicating and documenting pertinent patient information and providing patient and family teaching.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform and document age-appropriate assessment, including patient/family level of participation and ability to perform care according to identified standards.
• Assess bio-psycho-social status, economic, environmental, cultural, spiritual, community and other factors affecting the patient’s optimal health.
• Establish and maintain a plan of care in collaboration with patient, family and health team members including individualized interventions, goals, outcomes and education and modifying or continuing plan based on the patient response.
• Provide scrub assistance to physician during invasive procedures.
• Monitor and assess ECG and blood pressure and demonstrate CPR defibrillation technique. Assist with electrophysiology, mapping and ablation procedures as assigned.
• Perform limited blood testing and reporting results.
• Position radiology equipment for cardiac cases.
• Implement nursing and medical interventions using appropriate resources, skills and knowledge.
• Make appropriate referrals and provide patient and family teaching to facilitate desired patient outcomes.
• Evaluate effects of care provided and identify changes in patient condition.
• Communicate and document interventions, patient responses in accordance with standards.
• Utilize recognized organization communication standard.
• Keep abreast of and comply with departmental and organizational changes and events through reading appropriate communications and attending unit and assigned meetings.
• Administer medicines and narcotics ensuring compliance with medication administration policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate understanding of effects/side effects and combination effects of medications. Resolve medication discrepancies as they occur.
• Delegate only those tasks that are appropriate within the scope of practice of other healthcare providers.
• Retain the responsibility and accountability for the nursing care of the patient.
• Identify patient and family teaching needs. Involve appropriate family members in teaching.
• Utilize available education resources.
• Assist with the orientation and training of technical and clerical staff.
• Follow radiation safety and universal precaution protocols and report liabilities. Monitor equipment operation and make authorized adjustments and report malfunctions and maintenance needs.
• Actively participate in 24/7 call coverage. Respond to emergent calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.
• Preferred: BSN

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Two years critical care nursing including CVICU, ICU and ED. One year post cardiac procedure.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• WA State RN Licensure with Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within one year of hire.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate clinical information.
• Strong analysis/problem solving skills.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to teach.
• Knowledge of nursing processes and practices.
• For Observation Unit Cardiac – One year cardiovascular lab nursing experience within the past year. Post-cath nursing experience preferred.

SOUTHWEST PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires active physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Must be fully vaccinated or exempted for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons.