Cardiac Tele

RN - Cardiac Clinical Decision Unit (Open)

RN opportunity on the Cardiac Clinical Decision Unit. Various shifts available with weekend rotation requirement. Sign on bonus and relocation allowance available to qualifying candidates. 6 West is an Accredited Chest Pain Unit through the American College of Cardiology. The 24-bed unit provides specialized care and cardiac monitoring for cardiac observation cardiac procedural patients as well as short stay inpatients such as chest pain atrial fibrillation syncope and NSTEMI. The unit is also a primary unit for Congestive Heart Failure patients.

Assesses plans implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area. Age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed documented and used to develop a plan of care. Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop implement and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status. Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems including electronic medical records. Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner incorporated into the plan of care implemented and documented appropriately. Contributes to Carilion Clinics performance improvement activities. Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate protector of patients rights and provider of psychological/social/cultural support. Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served. Determines and performs within clinical leadership and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based quality patient care service and performance improvement. Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances. Plans strategies to reduce length of stay turnaround time resource consumption and improve patient outcomes. Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker students and physicians. Manages resources establishes priorities and modifies environment to meet patient care needs. Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines. Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area. Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees. Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation. Provides input into practice environment and work issues by participating on unit hospital and/or system activities which facilitates staff participation/input in decision making. Assists with providing education activities for unit/department.

What We Require:

• Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college or graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
• Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required. May be required to obtain/maintain BLS ACLS PALS NRP based on specific work unit.
• Other: Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).