STAFF NURSE - AMB CARD

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ambulatory Cardiac Unit at Aultman Health Foundation in Canton, OH seeks an experienced RN to provide clinical leadership and direction of patient care in the outpatient cardiovascular setting. The position focuses on guiding nursing practice, coordinating care, and teaching patients and families within the unit's 18 beds.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, safe care aligned with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and ANA standards, supporting post-procedure

Qualifications

• Graduate of state board approved School of Nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• BSN preferred; ANCC certification preferred.
• Membership in professional nursing organizations preferred.
• Meeting applicable federal, state and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and direction of patient care.
• Conduct patient and family teaching in collaboration with the team.
• Coordinate care within the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Apply ANA Scope and Standards of Practice in daily activities.
• Ensure safety, quality and cost-effective care delivery.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical leadership

Patient and family teaching

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Quality improvement

Education

Registered Nurse license (Ohio)

BSN preferred

ANCC certification preferred

Tools

Ohio Nurse Practice Act

Job description

Overview Of Department

The hours of operation are 5am Monday-10 pm Friday. The Ambulatory Cardiac Unit consists of a total of 18 beds. 10 are private ambulatory non-monitored patient rooms, and 8 private ambulatory telemetry monitored patient rooms. The 8 monitored patient rooms are reserved for patients that meet criteria for short stay/observation status as determined by Cardiology and Vascular Medical Staff leadership. Typical observation population include post procedure percutaneous coronary intervention, cardiac ablation, pacemaker/ICD implantation, and minor vascular procedures. Staffing consists of registered nurses and a non-licensed patient care technician. The Ambulatory Cardiac Unit provides care to the adult cardiac and vascular outpatient ambulatory population and the adult cardiac and vascular post procedure short stay population. This unit collaborates with other Aultman Deuble Heart and Vascular hospital departments to streamline care and provide efficient quality care to the cardiovascular outpatient and cardiac short stay/observation status patient.

Purpose Of Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical leadership and direction of patient care, provide patient and family teaching, and work cooperatively within the interdisciplinary health care team in maintaining standards of nursing care within the framework of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Graduate of state board approved School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio
• Educational and experiential qualifications with consideration of the following:
  • Education- BSN preferred
  • Certification preferred for those meeting ANCC eligibility requirements
  • Membership preferred in professional nursing organization
• D. Academic and experiential requirement as required by applicable federal, state and local law

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (See criteria based performance evaluation based off the ANA Scope and Standards of the Practice of Nursing, 2004 edition.)

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or issue
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes
• Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice
• Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice
• Integrates research findings into practice
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.