Registered Nurse - Heart & Vascular Services

Position Details

Work Shift :

Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Department :

Electrophysiology Lab

Overview of Position :

Plans, provides and / or supervises the nursing care of patients in an efficient and caring manner.; Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies.

Works independently with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician orders in a warm and friendly manner.

2. Takes and records measurements or readings.

3. Assesses condition and provides treatment for care of patient.

4. Administers prescribed medications.

5. Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other care givers on the unit.

6. Participates in keeping unit prepared for HFAP on an ongoing basis.

7. Assists with patient rounds.

8. Demonstrates proficiency with critical thinking related to preoperative assessment and postoperative care of surgical patients

9. Demonstrates flexibility to accommodate work schedule and scheduled shifts to include equality of call coverage, starting early, late shift.

10. Proficient with specimen collection / documentation.

11. Completes documentation of daily unit maintenance checks.

12. Demonstrates proficiency with OPTIME / EPIC

13. Completes all mandatory competencies within posted time frames; i.e. moderate sedation, annual competency.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Current Ohio RN License and ADN.

2. CPR certification within 30 days of employment.

3. Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.

4. Attention to detail.

5. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others

6. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.

7. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan

8. Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care.

i. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) or obtained within one year of hire

ii. Must complete Genesis phlebotomy training within one year of hire.

i. Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) or obtain within one year of hire.

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.

2. Patient Centered Care (patients / families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal / external customers)

• Introduces self and role connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential / sensitive information appropriately.
• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient / customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.

3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
• Demonstrates Slips / Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time

2. Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Benefits include :

• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Opportunities for professional development
• Career ladders
• Gym membership benefits
• Employee health management programs
• Free virtual mental health services
30+ days ago