Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Mymlc; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company based in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for inpatient care. The RN will assess and plan patient care, supervise team members, and participate in patient education. Candidates must be a graduate of a nursing school with a valid RN license. Experience in clinics or hospitals is preferred. The position requires exceptional service towards patients and families, along with compliance with healthcare standards. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is essential within the first 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing is required.
• BSN preferred but not mandatory.
• Prior clinic or hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments and document findings.
• Analyze information to determine patient needs.
• Develop and implement individual care plans.
• Oversee delegation to assistants and peers.
• Ensure discharge plans are included in care.
• Engage in teaching patients and families.
• Maintain knowledge of healthcare standards.
• Contribute to professional development of teams.
• Perform additional assigned duties as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Delegation

Patient education

Knowledge of healthcare standards

Education

Graduate of a school of nursing

BSN

Tools

Electronic medical records

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The RN Inpatient works under the supervision of leadership. The RN Inpatient assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual patient care according to standards. Accepts responsibility for direction of co-workers in the implementation of plans of care. May be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and acuity of patients. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessment/reassessment of patient and documents in medical record.
• Analyzes the information collected to determine patient’s needs and expected outcomes.
• Develops and implements plan of care based upon the assessment, diagnosis, and expected outcomes of patient.
• Oversees the delegation of the plan to other licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Ensures a discharge plan is a part of the individualized plan of care as appropriate to the population served.
• Engages in patient/family/staff teaching to achieve the desired patient outcomes.
• Maintains working knowledge of and implements key standards that affect operation of the patient population served.
• Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others (example: students, orientees).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Graduate of a school of nursing - Required
• BSN - Preferred

Work Experience

• Prior clinic or hospital experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensure/Or Compact State Licensure - State Licensure/Or Compact State Licensure in state, depending upon designated work location - Required Upon Hire
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - IF working in an inpatient area in which ACLS is required within 90 Days

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required