RN (Cardiac ICU)

Job Title

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (4th shift & EOW) Location: Heart Hospital - Company Hospital

Responsibilities:

Deliver patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care.

Assess and evaluate patient care needs and apply critical thinking skills in patient care management.

Integrate relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.

Prioritize all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning after hospital care.

Educate patients and caregivers about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease.

Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, family, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team.

Manage assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing.

Role model the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through various patient care actions.

Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.

Practice safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects.

Perform charge nurse duties as assigned and coordinate with the Clinical Coordinator to ensure appropriate supply utilization.

Contribute to the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients, and their families.

Advance clinical competence in nursing practice from novice to expert.

Requirements:

Must have Cardiac ICU experience.

Minimum 2 years of experience on a CICU unit.

Must have a BSN.

Valid NYS RN License.

BLS, ACLS certifications.

Preferred Skills:

EPIC experience highly preferred.

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