Registered Nurse Cardiac Operating Room

This position is eligible for either a $10,000 Student Loan Repayment Plan or $10,000 Retention Bonus.

About the role

Performs an age-specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient’s chart, and answers questions correctly and courteously.
• Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition, adjusting plan of care as appropriate.
• Assesses level of pain and pain management; communicates/documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care.
• Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status; elicits perception of medical/nursing care and expectations; determines coping mechanisms, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend.
• Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; communicates and documents psychological status and care plan involving support groups, counseling, and social services.
• Identifies patient outcomes; develops criteria for measurement; identifies actual/potential patient problems and need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment.
• Develops patient outcome statements and establishes individualized patient goals; identifies care activities and priorities to achieve expected outcomes.
• Coordinates cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication; documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and health team members.
• Implements the plan of care; maintains vigilance over patient safety (e.g., side rails up, call lights within reach).
• Reassesses patients as needed and revises plan of care; administers prescribed treatments and uses equipment safely and efficiently.
• Provides emotional support to patient and significant others; applies scientific principles in performing procedures safely and timely.
• Makes accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures; reports and records observations appropriately.
• Documents patient’s treatment, activity, condition, and responses to interventions; uses appropriate documentation methods per departmental policy.
• Acts rapidly and effectively during emergencies; manages self, patients, and other employees.
• Provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere; communicates effectively with family/caretakers.
• Participates in discharge planning; coordinates referrals and provides discharge instructions.
• Evaluates care provided for patient outcomes; documents effectiveness and performs variance analysis for performance improvement.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in the unit.
• Collaborates with care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimens; provides direction to team members.
• Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimens as prescribed by the physician; assists during treatments/diagnostic procedures.
• Keeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and physician informed of changes in patient condition/treatments.
• Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments; ensures timely completion of tasks.
• Performs grade I-IV decubitus care; applies preventive skin care measures and simple dressings using aseptic technique.
• Applies warm/cold compresses and performs irrigations per facility procedure; administers medications safely and correctly.
• Identifies medication actions, dosages, side effects, and implications for the patient; educates patients/significant others on drug/food interactions.
• Participates in patient/family education; explains conditions as indicated; communicates assessment data to care team members and agencies.
• Recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities; provides early discharge planning and referrals for post-hospital care.
• Evaluates teaching effectiveness through patient/family feedback and documents outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN Degree within five years of job entry date.
• Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• Minimum 1-2 years of Operating Room RN experience, highly preferred.
• Cardiac Operating Room RN experience, highly preferred.

Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation. Several factors may be considered when determining base salary, including location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity.