Registered Nurse; RN - Cardiac Observation Unit

Overview

The Cardiology Procedural Care Unit is a 16 bay preparation and recovery unit supporting patients moving through the EP and cardiac cath labs. This area is responsible for the monitoring of patient care after procedures including removal of access devices, removal of site closure/pressure devices, and accessing a safe transition from post-procedure to discharge. Patient education, medication reconciliation, and self-care instructions post-procedure are aspects of the nursing role within this unit.

• Clinical Nurse I integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. Assists the health care team with prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
  
  Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Clinical Nurse II demonstrates a mastery of clinical skills and applies knowledge to a specific patient population. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. Mobilizes resources to meet individualized needs of patient/families. Provides direction, education, and assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level.
  
  Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
• Clinical Nurse III demonstrates clinical knowledge at the unit level and begins to apply this knowledge to a specific patient population. Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately. Provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting.
  
  Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.

Experience

REQUIRED:


Clin I: N/A
Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience
Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience

Experience PREFERRED:
Clin I:
Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice
Clin II, Clin III:
Academic Health Care Experience;
Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

REQUIRED:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing.
All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Education/training PREFERRED:
Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:
Completion of a Bachelors Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program
Clin III:
Certification in specialty area

Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders. Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards. All…