Per Diem RN - 5.4 Cardiac

About the role

Works under the supervision of the Patient Care Manager/Clinical Coordinator. Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care on a nursing unit/departments according to unit policies and procedures. Provides supervision of non-RN personnel on the assigned unit. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient's physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Develops, communicates and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family and healthcare team in this process.
• Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient's response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revise the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated.
• Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.
• Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
• Functions as a charge nurse.
• Maintains performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self development as outlined in performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of established policies governing the care of a patient being monitored for cardiac arrhythmias.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge in arrhythmia.
• Demonstrates competency in the care of the pediatric patient using the principles of child growth and development as appropriate to the sick child.
• Demonstrates competency in the care of the pediatric patient and family using the principles of family centered care.
• Demonstrates skill and knowledge of accurate preparation and administration of pediatric medication. Uses resource literature and understands principles of appropriate dosage by weight and age.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records.
• Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.

Requirements

• Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.
• BLS certification required.