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Job Summary
The RN-CVOR has the responsibility of providing direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients. Also responsible for providing nursing support in the care and preparation of patients undergoing Cardiovascular surgical procedures.
Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee but is independent in the application of CVOR nursing knowledge and skills.
Manages clinical situations for which he / she is responsible. Functions as an important member of the surgical team in the operating room and at times, circulates all levels of CVOR and trauma cases.
Must be able to take call, including weekends.
Bonus
This position is bonus eligible, follow this li nk for details.
Accountabilities
Assessment : Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to unit
standards; identifies patient's problems / needs and sets priorities; identifies problems requiring further referral
and / or follow-up; interprets and records latest diagnostic results; performs nursing assessment using critical
thinking skills. 10%
Planning Care : Develops a plan of care based on nursing process and which incorporates the plans of other
disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the patient / family in developing or revising the plan of care; makes
referrals to multidisciplinary support services. 10%
Implementing / Managing Care : Care provided conforms to accepted practice standards; provides treatments /
procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards; demonstrates understanding of
age-related characteristics and needs of patients served; explains nursing procedures; provides discharge teaching;
identifies emergency situations and independently initiates advanced therapy; acts as an advocate and coordinator
of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted; understands and
demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in
patient care. 10%
Evaluation : Records patient care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale; makes and
records observations related to impending or associated problems; implements nursing measures related to
impending or associated problems. 10%
- Leadership : Using nursing process, delegates nursing care to appropriate personnel; integrates cost effective
- measures into nursing practice; recognizes unit problems and takes responsibility for documenting same;
demonstrates active participation in QI processes; complies with hospital expectations to meet staffing demands
based on patient care needs; complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; monitors unsafe working
conditions; recognizes inappropriate and / or ineffective patient care management, resolves issue / problem and
completes written reports; fulfills call for unit as assigned and adjusts staffing for census (volume) and acuity. 10%
Documents surgical procedure, surgical counts and prep for intensive on and off pump procedures, interacting with
team members, including surgeons in preparing for multifaceted procedures. 10%
- Operates and prepares complicated surgical equipment and devices. 10%
- Prepares setup and operates new technology procedures such as (TVAR) Transcather Aortic Valve Replacement,
LVAD) Left Ventricular Assist Device, Impella Implantation, Transmyocardio Laser, Cardio Ablation and Cardio
Assist Devices and Endovascular cases. 10%
- Interacts with department staff when preparing for TVAR, LVAD and Endovascular cases. 10%
- May be required to assist the CVOR Surgical Technologist in a scrub role as needed. 10%
Supervisory / Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Associate's Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.
One year experience as a registered nurse.
Required Licensure / Registrations / Certifications
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina
In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements
In lieu of 1 year of registered nurse experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency from another organization.
In lieu of 1 year of registered nurse experience, will accept 1 year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience.
Other Required Skills
Maintain inventory control, Surgeons preferences and instrumentation needs. Able to precept new staff to the CVOR and maintain continuing education credits. - Required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Greenville Memorial Med Campus
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10086160 Operating Room
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