RN 4A Advanced Cardiac Unit 7p-7:30a part time

About the role

The unit serves as a primary source for patient post Cath lab procedures, including stents, pacer makers, diagnostic catheterization along with the downgraded Code Heart patients from ICU. Manage patients requiring external defibrillator devices.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates potential changes in patient’s condition and responds appropriately.
• Anticipates needs based on assessment findings and proposed procedure or course of care.
• Ensures an effective plan of care for assigned patients based upon the standards for planning and providing care.
• Initiates individualized plan of care using nursing diagnosis based on identified patient needs and includes all available resources, e.g., family, caregivers, other disciplines and community agencies.
• Efficiently organizes and prioritizes patient care and seeks assistance when necessary in order to meet the needs of individual patients.
• Supports and participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Functions within the limits of the State and Federal licensing, regulatory bodies and hospital policies.

Requirements

• Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in State of Maryland or compact state.
• Associates degree in Nursing required; Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred or willing to obtain within 5 years of employment.
• Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• BLS certification is required of ALL nurses within 90-days of hire.
• The following certifications are required for the nursing units specified. Each certification must be completed within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education, Training, And Experience Required:
• Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

Skills

• Essential Functions:
• Assesses the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning of patients according to nursing standards.
• Uses knowledge and experience in identifying patient needs and prioritizing treatment.
• Recognizes and accurately documents and communicates subtle changes in patient assessment.
• Provides initial assessment and reassessments according to current organizational and department standards for Assessment of Patients and Nursing Assessment and documents according to policy.
• Anticipates potential changes in patient’s condition and responds appropriately.
• Anticipates needs based on assessment findings and proposed procedure or course of care.
• Ensures an effective plan of care for assigned patients based upon the standards for planning and providing care.
• Efficiently organizes and prioritizes patient care and seeks assistance when necessary in order to meet the needs of individual patients.
• Supports and participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
• Functions within the limits of the State and Federal licensing, regulatory bodies and hospital policies.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• F Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

• Pay is based on experience, skills and education.
• If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours.
• The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable.

Schedule

• Part time (2) 12 hr shifts/week, night shift 7p-7:30a with weekend and holiday rotation.