RN Cardiac Lab - Desoto

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses the patient based on their medical condition.
• Knows and administers ordered medications as prescribed.
• Provides care appropriate to the patient's condition and age, including basic self-care activities.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates its effectiveness.
• Demonstrates the ability to use nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services.
• Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care.
• Assists physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families, and communicates with social services for both hospital and post-discharge needs.
• Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently.
• Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with healthcare.
• Engages in lifelong learning related to the nursing profession.

Specifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Preferred/Desired: BLS certification within 14 days of hire, ACLS/PALS specialty certification.

• Education:

  • Minimum Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Preferred/Desired: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Licenses:

  • Minimum Required: RN.
  • Preferred/Desired: ACLS/PALS specialty certification.