RN - Operating Room (CVOR Team)

About the Role

Provides professional nursing care for assigned patients according to established standards and practices, supporting the Hospital's core mission with a high quality of care.

Responsibilities

• Collects data in a systematic and ongoing process.
• Identifies issues and develops diagnoses based on assessment data.
• Prioritizes data collection based on the patient's condition and needs.
• Identifies expected outcomes and develops an individualized plan with strategies that address diagnoses.
• Provides for continuity through a plan that directs other members of the team.
• Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner; documents implementation and any changes or omissions.
• Consults with healthcare providers and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Utilizes appropriate community resources and systems to implement the plan.
• Documents and submits required information and data in a timely, clear, and accurate manner, tailored to expected readers/users.
• Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care, involving patient/family and other disciplines.
• Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient.
• Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process.
• Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes; documents the results.
• Uses the results of quality improvement activities in nursing practice.
• Uses creativity and innovation in nursing practice to improve care delivery.
• Incorporates evidence-based knowledge to initiate change in nursing practice.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Accountable for individual practice and delegation to provide optimum care.
• Practices with compassion and respect; advocates for the patient, family, and community.
• Assures patient safety through competency and growth of self and others.
• Contributes to a healthy work environment through shared decision-making.
• Collaborates with other health professionals to meet healthcare needs.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from a state-accredited School of Professional Nursing (required).
• Master’s degree from a state-accredited School of Professional Nursing (preferred).
• 3 or more years of Cardiovascular/Thoracic Nursing experience (required).

Qualifications

• RN - Registered Nurse, current GA License (required upon hire).
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required upon hire).
• Crisis Response Training - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) (required within 180 days of hire).