Cardiac ICU RN: Advanced Care & Impact

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 95,360,000 - 143,040,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, or

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Coronary Care Unit. The role requires an RN with an Associate or Bachelor’s degree and timely ACLS/BCLS certifications.

You will provide high-quality patient care, document thoroughly, and educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and self-management. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to deliver holistic care.

Qualifications

• RN (Registered Nurse) qualification required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• ACLS certification within 1 year of start date.
• BCLS certification within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
• Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
• Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree

ACLS Certification

BCLS Certification

Job description

LewisGale Medical Center in Salem, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Coronary Care Unit. The role requires an RN with an Associate or Bachelor’s degree and timely ACLS/BCLS certifications.

You will provide high-quality patient care, document thoroughly, and educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and self-management. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team is essential to deliver holistic care.