Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room (FT) AHH

About the Role

The RN-Critical is responsible for performing assessments, developing and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patient outcomes. This role administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians, directs and monitors care provided by non-licensed personnel, and leads the interdisciplinary care team for patients with primarily cardiovascular disease. Additionally, the RN-Critical performs technical services such as patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent direct care and ensures a safe, comforting environment for high patient satisfaction.
• Educates patients, families, and significant others, incorporating population-specific criteria and readiness to learn.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to standard precautions.
• Documents all necessary patient care information accurately.
• Facilitates discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use necessary patient care equipment.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary team’s response to emergency situations.
• Performs Point-of-Care procedures in a timely manner according to policy and documents required information while complying with quality control standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact.
• BLS certification required prior to providing direct patient care.
• Successful completion of ACLS certification required by the end of clinical orientation; certifications must be renewed by the recommended renewal date.