Registered Nurse, RN - Cath Lab, FT, Day

Mary Washington Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 134,330,000 - 178,257,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Level II Competent Registered Nurse. The RN will provide total, patient-centered care using the nursing process, collaborating with the healthcare team to improve care quality in the designated clinical area.

The role requires valid RN license (Virginia or compact), BSN preferred, and at least 1 year cardiac or critical care experience, with ACLS/BLS certifications. Widespread responsibilities include coordination of care, discharge planning, and quality

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (RN) and current license.
• RN license valid in Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
• BSN preferred; RNs with an Associate's Degree must obtain BSN within five years of hire.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
• ACLS Provider required within 60 days.
• Minimum 1 year cardiac or critical care experience; cath/IR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care with interdisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.
• Coordinate involvement of patient, family, and health team in care, discharge planning.
• Communicate plan of care to health care team members.
• Assist leadership to define standards of excellence and improve care services.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Orient new staff and interns to unit procedures.
• Serve as point of contact on policies and procedures for nurses.
• Participate in daily operational activities for safe patient and staff environment.
• Provide input to Nurse Manager on unit needs.
• Participate in committees forming nursing and hospital policies.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN License (Virginia or compact state)

BSN preferred

Tools

AHA BLS Provider CPR

AHA ACLS Provider

Job description

Job Summary

The Level II Competent Registered Nurse is clinically able to care for patients. The Level II MWHC nurse demonstrates the ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to improve the quality of care in the designated clinical area by incorporating research and implementing evidenced-based knowledge into practice. The Level II Competent Registered Nurse assumes the accountability and responsibility as a professional nurse for providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Practice Standards for a Level II Registered Nurse

In the MWHC Practice Standards, a Level II Registered Nurse is outlined in the following areas of: Exemplary Professional Practice Standards Structural Empowerment Practice Standards Transformational Leadership Practice Standards New Knowledge, Innovations, and Improvement Practice Standards

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel in any assigned or delegated tasks using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.


• Coordinate involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning.


• Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members.


• Assist Leadership to define standards of excellence for patient care; participate in improvement of patient care services.


• Participate in, contribute to and integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.


• Participate in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.


• Act as point of contact on hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members.


• Participate in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.


• Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.


• Participate in unit, departmental and hospital committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and has experience as a Registered Nurse.


• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.


• BSN is preferred; all Registered Nurses with an Associate's Degree in Nursing will be required to obtain their BSN within five years of hire (Effective March 2014).


• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.


• AHA ACLS Provider required within 60 days.


• Minimum of 1 year cardiac or critical care experience required; experience in cardiac cath and/or IR preferred.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Required Physical Requirements

• Constant (67-100% of workday) walking, standing, use of arms and hands.


• Frequent (34-66% of workday) bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.


• Ability to lift 35 lbs.


• Ability to push and pull 20 lbs.


• Auditory and visual skills to include color determination.


• Ability to work in confined spaces.


• Ability to reach above/overhead.

Mental Requirements

• Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.


• Ability to multi-task.


• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.


• Capacity to cope with difficult situations.


• Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards

Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals. Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. *Clinical positions in Mary Washington Home Health and/or Hospice must also meet driving requirements. “It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”

Compensation Pay Range

$46.88 - $62.21

Working at Mary Washington Healthcare

Whether you are a new grad, experienced clinical professional or wanting to begin a career in healthcare, there is no better place than Mary Washington Healthcare. As a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company we treat our Associates like family – with respect, understanding, and communication. Safety is our top priority. As a healthcare system, patient and Associate safety is our priority which is why all Associates will be required to take the following vaccines*: Annual flu vaccine *MWHC reserves the right to amend this list at any time. Medical and Religious exemptions may apply,. Will be discussed at interview.