Charge RN, Interventional Cardiac Unit

Company: CHI Health
Location: Lexington
Posted on: February 14, 2020

Job Description:

Job DescriptionFull Time, 7a-7p, Saint Joseph Hospital Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Pre/post cardiac catheterization (elective procedure, non-stemi, stemi), pre/post pacemaker and/or ICD placement, pre/post cardiac ablation for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, cardio version either at bedside or in EP lab. Observe patients started on Sotolol and Tiksosyn therapy, prior to CABG surgery care, pre/post TAVR procedure, heart arrhythmias, COPD/CHF exacerbation, pulls arterial sheaths at bedside. Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That's what you'll find when you join one of our non-profit CHI facilities across the nation. You'll find challenging, rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we'll create healthier, stronger communities. Imagine your career at Catholic Health Initiatives! Job Summary / Purpose Provides nursing care according to the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing and evaluating. Implements appropriate nursing care interventions. Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies and procedures. Care provided is based on defined standards of patient care and nursing evidence-based practice. Essential Key Job Responsibilities * Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for patient care in the identified practice setting. * Performs assessment and analyzes patient problems and conditions using critical decisioning to determine need for standard, urgent or emergent interventions. * Implements and/or modifies plan of care using assessment data, standards of care and evidence based practice inclusive of nursing care coordination, appropriate patient and family education, and discharge planning. Facilitates interdisciplinary partnership in patient care. * Integrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. * Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments in compliance with policies and procedures. * Evaluates progress towards attainment of desired patient outcomes. * Demonstrates effective on-going observations and reassessment of patient/family and their response to the interventions and changes in condition. * Documents assessments and interventions in accordance with hospital policy and standards of care. * Utilizes resources appropriately and follows facility guidelines for documentation and charging of medical supplies and equipment. * Assigns or delegates tasks to designated support personnel based on needs and conditions of the patient, complexity of the task, predictability of the outcome and facility policy. * Collaborates with new employees and peers to support orientation, training and development opportunities. Supports the profession of nursing through support for nursing student clinical activities, as appropriate. * Other duties as assigned. Additional Information * Requisition ID: 2019-R0240061 * Schedule: Full-time * Shift: Day Job * Market: CHI Health

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