Cardiac Rehab Registered Nurse (RN) at Northside Gwinnett

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical practice; consistently utilizes the nursing process to identify normal and abnormal findings and changes from baseline.
• Provides safe, competent patient care; is knowledgeable of current policies and procedures that impact the specific patient population.
• Knowledgeable of pathophysiologic states common to the unit/service patient population.
• Effectively communicates with peers, colleagues, providers and others regarding patient condition and subsequent changes.
• Independently implements the nursing process for patients and families; learns and utilizes unit- and service-wide evidence-based practice resources for clinical practice.
• Utilizes patient care and organizational technology specific to the unit, patient population and/or care setting is safely accomplished.
• Safely interfaces/operates the organization’s computerized information systems; continuously develops personal practice competencies, skills and knowledge.
• Delegates care as appropriate.
• Serves as a preceptor for new staff members and students as needed.
• Creates personal goals for lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Conducts self-assessment of performance and discusses with leadership.
• Collaborates with unit leadership, peers and colleagues to identify own learning needs; collaborates on performance assessments of others.
• Recognizes ethical issues in practice; organizational resources to access in ethical dilemmas are known.
• Performs nursing actions in response to a patient/family need for advocacy.
• Communicates and consults with other health care providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines and policies to guide professional practice.
• Sets goals and objectives.
• Participates in established quality improvement studies and/or activities for patient safety and quality measures; participates in continual accreditation readiness activities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of twelve months of experience with the treatment of cardiovascular patients is necessary.
• Adaptable; accepts criticism and feedback; changes approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Business ethics and compliance; performs duties in an ethical manner; understands and respects patients’ and customers’ rights; adheres to rules, regulations and policies; operates within scope of position.
• Customer service; displays courtesy and sensitivity; manages difficult or emotional customer situations; meets commitments; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Dependable; responds to requests for service and assistance; follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to doing the best job possible; meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Safety and security; observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; uses equipment and materials properly; reports potential unsafe conditions.
• Communication; expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation; establishes and maintains effective relationships; exhibits tact and consideration; displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Initiative; volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibility; takes independent actions and calculated risks; asks for help when needed.
• Job knowledge; competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Judgment; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision making process; makes timely decisions.
• Planning and organization; prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; integrates changes smoothly; sets goals and objectives.
• Problem solving; identifies problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; resolves problems in early stages; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; displays commitment to excellence; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Use of technology; demonstrated skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.