RN - Cath Lab

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 2 PM - 10:30 PM Hours per Shift: 8.5 Experience: 1 year preferred License: RN License required Certifications: BLS required, ACLS required, CPI required Must-Have: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred

Demonstrates proficiency and independence in the care of patients and their families/significant others by applying and documenting the nursing process, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Consults with staff, physicians, and management on nursing problems and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Continues to learn new skills and maintains clinical competency within the department to provide direct and safe patient care. Meets expectations of the applicable competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Promotes positive public relations for the department and the organization by presenting self in a professional manner; assisting in community service programs as requested. Ability to solve patient/family issues to a positive conclusion for all involved. Demonstrates communication skills necessary to interact with persons of varying ages and/or cultures. Always displays a positive attitude. Develops and maintains good relationships with co-workers, other department staff, and physicians with no disruptions. Practices the five rights of medication administration. Demonstrates efficient time management skills to maximize productivity. Demonstrates and encourages teamwork. Asks for assistance and information from others when necessary. Supports the mission and philosophy of the organization and the department. Demonstrates an understanding of and complies with policies and procedures. Supports a nursing philosophy of caring. Acts as a patient advocate, including family in patient care and respecting confidentiality. Able to set aside personal values to care for patients whose values conflict. Respects the patient's cultural and religious beliefs. Effectively deals with end-of-life decisions. Can be relied upon to work assigned shifts. Is accountable for actions, behaviors, and decisions. Utilizes the chain of command appropriately to resolve issues. Participates in quality activities as required. Adheres to organizational and departmental customer service standards. Utilizes policies and procedures as necessary and can access them via the intranet. Participates in yearly legal compliance training. Explains departmental chain of command. Explains the purpose of the legal compliance hotline and utilizes it if indicated. Participates in departmental legal compliance plan. Attends orientation/re-orientation. Completes annual department competencies. Demonstrates communication skills necessary to interact with persons of varying ages and/or cultures. Answers telephone as assigned, routes calls, or takes messages appropriately. Demonstrates an understanding and application of these policies. Respects confidentiality. Ability to speak additional languages preferred. Must have strong written and verbal skills. Must have basic computer knowledge.