RN Cardiovascular - FS

Duties:
General Description:


Under general supervision, provides nursing care in a hospital to a variety of patients with health problems ranging from simple to complex.


Essential Responsibilities:


Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.


-Assumes responsibility for an assigned group of patients.


-Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments; notes all changes in physician order on assigned patients.


-Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.


-Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients and intervenes when necessary.


-Administers medication as prescribed. Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.


-Delivers patient care competently.


-Interacts with family and patient in sharing care plan while in the hospital and at time of discharge.


-Informs patient and family of hospital procedures.


-Makes referral regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.


-Delegates tasks to support staff.


General Responsibilities:


-Performs other duties as assigned. null


Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:


-One year of experience.


-Knowledge of professional nursing theories, practices, techniques, and procedures.


-Ability to organize, plan, coordinate and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.


-Ability to maintain good working relationships with other employees.


-Good verbal and written communication skills.


-Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.


-Some computer skills.


Preferred Skills & Experience:


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Schedule Notes:
"Cardiac experience is required. Stepdown/PCU experience. Need candidates familiar with chest tubes, drips + half med/surg half step down. Cardiac rehab and pre/post procedures as well as cardiac stabilizations. Located in our newer tower. Monitors in rooms.
Unit is a mixed Cardiovascular floor with 24 beds-12 Step-Down and 12 Med-Surg. Must have Cardiac unit with step down experience. May be asked to interpret EKG, monitor Rhythms and rates, as well collaborate with Cardiac rehab, education, and discharge planning. "