RN - CVOR

CVOR RN Profession

Staff Nurse Specialty: Specialty Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Six (6) months to three (3) years of Nursing (RN) experience required License: Current Registered Nurse License Certifications: BLS Certification required Must-Have: - Collaboration - Communication (verbal & written) - Judgement/Critical Thinking - Organizational Understanding - Planning (Organizing, Time Management) - Problem Solving - Quality - Reliability - Safety and Risk Management

Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities. Prevention of illness and injury is prioritized, along with alleviating suffering through diagnosis and treatment. The RN advocates for the care of individuals and families. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, delegating, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a group of patients. The RN serves as a primary nurse and/or accountable nurse based on unit assignment. Consideration of factors related to safety, effectiveness, competency, cost, and impact is essential. Education of patients and families in health promotion and disease management is required. A working knowledge of pharmacology is utilized, and medications must be administered safely. The RN shares responsibility for productivity and effective resource utilization, including staffing and time management. Compliance with all nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements is mandatory. Participation in the Nursing Shared Governance Model is expected. Engagement in professional development and continuing nursing education is essential. Integration of nursing research and current evidence into practice is encouraged. Providing a supportive learning environment for new employees and students is part of the role. Duties may include Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator responsibilities when assigned. Participation in improvement initiatives and peer review practices is expected. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Experience in a Cardiovascular OR is required. Staffing in general OR may be necessary if cardiac volume is low. Call hours of 2 to 3 shifts per week are required, typically from the end of a shift to the start of the next shift. Every other weekend commitment is expected.