RN - CVOR

CVOR RN

Staff Nurse Specialty: Specialty Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 10 Experience: Six months to three years of Nursing (RN) experience required. License: Current Registered Nurse License. Certifications: BLS Certification required. Must-Have: - Experience in Cardiovascular OR required. - Collaboration and communication skills. - Strong judgment and critical thinking abilities. - Effective organizational and time management skills. - Problem-solving capabilities. - Commitment to quality and reliability. - Knowledge of safety and risk management.

Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities. This includes the prevention of illness and injury and the alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and treatment. The RN advocates for the care of individuals and families. The RN is responsible and accountable for compliance with all standards of practice. This includes professional development in accordance with relevant nursing standards and policies. The RN promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Job Responsibilities: The RN assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care. They manage a group of patients, serving as a primary or accountable nurse based on unit assignment. The RN educates patients and families on health promotion and disease management using available resources. They utilize a working knowledge of pharmacology and safely administer medications. The RN shares responsibility for productivity and resource utilization including staffing and supplies. They comply with all nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements. The RN actively participates in nursing governance and quality improvement initiatives. They engage in professional development and complete all mandatory education requirements. The RN integrates nursing research and current evidence into practice. They provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students. The RN performs duties related to a Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator role when assigned. They participate in the Clinical Ladder Program as their knowledge develops. The RN may perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule Notes: Experience in Cardiovascular OR is required. Work hours consist of four 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday. The RN may be asked to staff general OR if there is low cardiac volume. Call hours may include 2 to 3 shifts per week. Every other weekend, the RN may work 24 hours on both Saturday and Sunday.