RN - Registered Nurse - Cardiac Acute Care Unit wk rotating Job Wyoming area,Michigan USA,Nursing

Position: RN - Registered Nurse - Cardiac Acute Care Unit * 6-wk rotating - 36hrs/wk (New Hire Incentive)

Overview

RN - Registered Nurse - Cardiac Acute Care Unit
• 6-wk rotating
• 36hrs/wk (New Hire Incentive)

Requisition #: req
11715

Shift: Varies
FTE status: 0.9
On-call:
No
Weekends:
Yes

Qualifications

Michigan Registered Professional Nurse licensure required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) provider—required.
Previous experience in specialty preferred.
Endoscopy RN:
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider preferred. Must obtain ACLS certification within 60 days of hire or placement in the unit.
Level 4/Level 5 RN:
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider preferred. Must obtain ACLS certification within one year of hire or placement in the unit.
Level 4/Level 5 RN:
Competence in basic cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation required, will train.
Level 6:
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider preferred.
ED:
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) provider preferred. Must obtain PALS certification within six months of hire or placement in the unit. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within three (3) months after hire or transfer. Must maintain ACLS certification with re-certification every two (2) years.
IR/NEURO IR RN:
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider required.
HPE Infusion/Cancer Center Infusion RN:
Must obtain ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate prior to administering chemotherapy.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

ASSESSMENT—Assess the patient s condition and physical, psychological, cognitive, social, rehabilitative, and discharge needs.

PLANNING—Develop a plan of care using nursing diagnoses and setting patient outcome goals.

IMPLEMENTATION—Implement nursing plan of care and physician s orders.

IMPLEMENTATION—Establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies.

IMPLEMENTATION—Perform nursing procedures, assist physicians, and use equipment following established standards.

EVALUATION—Evaluate the patient’s response to nursing interventions and physician ordered therapy / diagnostics. Update or modify plan of care to meet the current needs of the patient.

PATIENT EDUCATION—Educate the patient and significant others based on the cognitive needs of each and defined by patient outcome goals.

DOCUMENTATION—Document concise, accurate and timely information in the patient care record.

PATIENT/FAMILY RIGHTS—Demonstrate knowledge of and respect for patient and significant others’ rights, including confidentiality.

SAFETY/RISK MANAGEMENT—Follow established standards in provision for safety.

LEGAL ISSUES—Demonstrate awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and department function and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.

EMERGENCIES—Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established standards, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.

KNOWLEDGE BASE—Maintain a current knowledge base and use standards of care in professional practice.

PROFESSIONALISM—Assume responsibility for own practice including appearance, attendance, punctuality and flexibility in scheduling.

SELF EDUCATION—Pursue self-directed learning experiences, continuing education, and seek direction when necessary.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT—Participate in and promote staff development activities and achievement of department goals.

QUALITY ASSURANCE/STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT—Participate in peer review, quality assurance, standards development, and research activities.

COORDINATION/ORGANIZATION—Use delegation skills and therapeutic use of self to coordinate and organize patient care delivery.

COORDINATION/ORGANIZATION—Set priorities in work using effective time management and support personnel to complete assigned work.

PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKING—Practice effective problem identification and resolution skills as a method of sound decision making.

COMMUNICATION—Use written and oral communication through designated channels to attain desired patient outcomes as well as department and hospital goals.

STAFFING—Demonstrate flexibility in staffing patterns and resolution of…


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