Registered Nurse, RN -Cardiac Care, Full Time

Full Time Day - Bethesda North Hospital

Full Time (72 hrs biweekly)

• No Holidays
• As a Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Pre/Post Unit at Bethesda North Hospital , you will provide specialized nursing care for patients undergoing advanced cardiac, vascular, electrophysiology, and structural heart procedures. As a member of the Heart Hospital team, you will play a vital role in preparing patients for procedures and guiding them safely through recovery. Working in this fast-paced, highly specialized environment, you will perform comprehensive assessments, monitor patient status before and after procedures, manage access sites and recovery progression, provide education to patients and families, and coordinate care with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, cath lab staff, electrophysiology teams, and other interdisciplinary partners. This role offers the opportunity to develop strong cardiovascular nursing expertise while building meaningful relationships with patients throughout their care journey. Nurses in the Pre/Post Unit are committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care while enjoying a rewarding specialty practice that supports a healthy work-life balance.

Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)

Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
Registered Nurse Required

ACLS PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department Preferred

Functions in roles and provides leadership on the unit as needed and requested. Cooperates with instructor to facilitate learning experiences for students. Demonstrates knowledge and is supportive of organizational and unit changes. Builds collegial relationships with physicians and other health team members. Demonstrates autonomy in identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes. Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching. Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.

Implements plan of care for patient. Determines plan of care based on ethical principles as outlined in the TriHealth Code of Ethical Business and Professional Behavior. Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Prioritizes the workload according to patient's needs, requests, and the needs of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations, notifies appropriate personnel, and begins emergency measures. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.

Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.

Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short and long term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning. Communicates plan of care to others.
The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advanced degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support, and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care.
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