Registered Nurse(RN) - Cardiac EP Lab

Overview Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac EP Lab Department: Olathe Hospital Shift: Days - Full Time The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to coordinate the interdisciplinary approach to patient care. He/she provides safe, therapeutic care in a holistic and systematic way. He/she integrates knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families through the continuum of care. The RN collaborates with others to integrate assessment and input of the patient, family and the interdisciplinary team. The RN ensures improvements in practice settings by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning. Provides direction and guidance to others regarding practice, serves as a resource, preceptor, and mentor. Demonstrates leadership in decision-making and problem solving. The RN integrates and communicates knowledge and sensitivity to patient\'s psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and age-specific needs. Practice is within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, specialty standards and organizational/departmental policies and procedures. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Accurately assesses patient/family readiness to learn, develops an individualized teaching plan, evaluates understanding using teach-back methods; modifies approach as necessary. Act professionally and communicates appropriately with patients, family members, nurses, and other medical professionals. Adheres to hospital policies related to medication safety, including order writing format, correct administration considerations, double checks and other established policies and practices. Anticipates and intervenes appropriately when there are concerns related to patient and staff safety. Consistently meets work schedule. Models individualized therapeutic communication based on patient and family psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs. Delegates appropriately according to task, level of expertise and functions as an independent and supportive team member; contributes to a positive team environment. Develops, implements and evaluates plan of care that recognizes changes in the patient\'s condition and adapts as needed. Performs comprehensive assessments to provide effective patient care for the assigned population. Seeks out additional learning experiences within the practice area (unit-specific certifications, consultations, in-services/rounds, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team). Utilizes technology correctly for patient care delivery, mandatory programs/competencies and policies/procedures. Performs the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Other duties as required within the essential functions of the job. Education and Experience Required: Associate Degree in Nursing Preferred: 1 or more years of experience in critical care or emergency room nursing Licensure and Certification Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State or Multi-State upon Hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, within 90 Days CPR/ AED/ BLS - Basic Life Support within 14 days Time Type Full time Job Requisition ID

R-52568

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please contact recruiters for assistance. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreement to the DRP and related disclosures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Olathe Health