Open Heart RN

Summary

Job Summary

The Open Heart Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for meeting patients priority needs through assessment, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and / or delegating care based on patient needs and evaluating patients responses. The Open Heart RN contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and / or resourcing of others.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patients presenting problems / needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Centers policies and procedures.
• Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes / goals.
• Integrates the patients plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.
• Executes therapeutic and / or supportive interventions consistent with perioperative procedures.
• Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs.
• Evaluates the patients response to and effectiveness of interventions.
• Evaluates patients progress toward established outcomes.
• Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan and delivery of care.
• Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.
• Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitates patients transition to the next level of care.
• Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team members practices through timely communication.
• Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions consistent with the intraoperataive care of the cardio-thoracic surgical patient including :
• initiating advanced cardiac life support guidelines;
• performing dysrrhythmia assessment and intervention;
• providing pre- and intra-operative care;
• performing hemodynamic monitoring and vasoactive medication administration.
• Manages the care of the patients with conditions including :
• multi-system failure / cardio-thoracic trauma;
• acute cardiovascular disease;
• acute respiratory failure;
• acute neurological insult / injury;
• acute renal failure.
• Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients receiving :
• coronary bypass;
• valve procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and / or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards / regulations. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.