Cardiovascular RN

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to assist in pre- and post-procedure care for cardiovascular services. You will assess patient needs, plan and delegate care, and perform physician- or nurse-initiated interventions while monitoring outcomes.

You will document assessments and interventions, participate in discharge planning and patient education, administer medications as ordered, and collaborate with the health care team to ensure safety and quality of

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Nebraska or a compact state.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and plan care based on priorities.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as ordered.
• Document care, outcomes, and education provided.
• Assist with cardiovascular procedures under physician supervision.
• Discharge planning and patient teaching.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Nursing documentation

Medication administration

Infection control

Education

RN licensure (Nebraska or compact state)

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists in pre- and post-procedure care for invasive and noninvasive cardiovascular procedures in accordance with hospital and department established procedures. Responsible for identifying patient needs and priorities for care through assessment, planning and delegating care based on patient needs, executing therapeutic physician - or nurse-initiated interventions, and evaluating the patient's response to care and progress towards outcomes.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Initiates assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs including collecting key information from patient, family, laboratory and other medical reports. Determines priorities for care with special consideration given to patient teaching and documents assessment, clinical judgments and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures.
• Works closely with other care providers to complete the initial and ongoing assessments of patients and to provide clinical assistance as needed; reprioritizes care based on new information.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as ordered by the physician and consistent with standards of care and practice, nursing division policies and procedures, professional competencies, and with consideration given to risk management and infection control practices.
• Assists with performance of cardiovascular procedures under instruction of a physician.
• Administers medication according to procedure and/or direct orders of physician.
• Documents care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities including:
  • a. Assessment and ongoing assessment findings
  • b. Updated clinical priorities
  • c. Therapeutic interventions with attention to patient education
  • d. Patient's response to interventions and progress toward outcomes
• Performs discharge planning and teaching; determines the impact of interventions on the patient's condition and recognizes the patient's progress towards meeting desired outcomes.
• Initiates communication with peers and other members of the health care team about clinical priorities of care; reports on patient conditions as appropriate.
• Initiates problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationship with peers.
• Provides direct care to patients as assigned based on patient acuity, needs and qualifications and competencies of self and of other staff members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a School of Nursing with current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act.

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Bryan Health recognizes American Heart Association (for healthcare professionals), American Red Cross (for healthcare professionals) and the Military Training Network. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required or required within six (6) months of hire.