CSU RN - Cardiovascular Registered Nurse

Purpose

Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally-competent care for inpatient adolescent through aging adult cardiovascular patients.

Key accountabilities

• Assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care using critical thinking and evidenced-based practice;
• Adherence to the Professional Practice Standards as defined by ANA;
• Active participation in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities.

Report To

Manager

Supervisory Responsibility

Direction: The job requires some accountability for scheduling, assigning or coordinating work. Employees check the quality of work and provide guidance, instruction, training and direction to others. Although the job does not require formal or official supervisory responsibility, the incumbent serves as group leader or acts in an informal "assistant supervisory" or "lead" role. In addition, the employee may be expected to provide information or suggestions on human resources matters.

Materials Responsibility

Education: Associate's Degree Field Of Study: Nursing

Special Training

• Basic Life Support;
• ACLS within 6 months of hire;
• Training Preferred: Baccalaureate in Nursing.

Licensure/Registration

• Registered Nurse in Iowa;
• Registered Nurse in Illinois within 1 year.

Experience

No experience required.

Interpersonal Skills

Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters.

Working Conditions

• Routine exposure to highly adverse environmental conditions including physical hazards, health and safety risks, and otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Personal risks require safety equipment or precautions to be followed closely.
• The time the employee may be exposed to these conditions is limited to 70% or less of the work day.
• Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: Yes.

Miscellaneous

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.