Non-Invasive Cardiology RN

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to assist in caring for patients undergoing noninvasive cardiovascular procedures. You will assess needs, plan and delegate care, execute physician-ordered interventions, and evaluate patient progress.

Responsibilities include supervising LPNs and staff, performing therapeutic interventions, administering medications, documenting care, and educating patients while coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Nebraska or compact state.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in care of patients undergoing noninvasive cardiovascular procedures.
• Supervise LPNs and support staff.
• Perform therapeutic nursing interventions ordered by physician.
• Administer medications per orders and document care.
• Educate patients and communicate with health care team.

Skills

Nursing care,

Patient education

Communication with care team

Education

RN licensure (NE/compact)

CPR (BLS)

ACLS within 6 months

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists in in the care of patients receiving 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.

Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statues 38.

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; 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: assessment and ongoing assessment findings; updated clinical priorities; therapeutic interventions with attention to patient education; and patient's response to interventions and progress toward outcomes.
• Performs patient education where applicable; 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.
• Maintains professional relationships and conveys relevant information to other members of the health care team.
• 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.