Staff RN-Cardiac/PCU

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

Job summary

Bryan Health is seeking a Staff Registered Nurse (RN) in our Cardiac Care unit. The RN will manage care for patients with cardiovascular disease, respiratory failure, and related conditions, while participating in interdisciplinary planning and ensuring safe, evidence-based care.

The role includes supervising other staff, documenting care, educating patients and families, and supporting the transition to higher levels of care. Strong clinical assessment and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold current RN licensure in Nebraska or approved compact state.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred/required by some units.
• ECG monitoring competency required; PCU/ICU monitoring within 1 year is expected.

Responsibilities

• Commit to Bryan Health's mission, vision, beliefs and core values.
• Assess patients and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Provide or delegate care and evaluate patient responses and progress.
• Supervise LPNs and/or support staff per policy.
• Document patient care according to Bryan Health procedures.
• Facilitate transitions to the next level of care.
• Engage in ongoing learning and professional development.

Skills

RN

CPR

ACLS

ECG monitoring

Hemodynamic monitoring

Education

Nebraska RN license

Job description

The Cardiac Care RN manages the care of patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular disease, acute and chronic respiratory failure, multi-system failure or trauma, neurological impairment and cardiac diagnostic and invasive procedures, renal impairment or failure.

The Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for meeting patient's priority needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care and evaluating patients' responses and progress toward clinical outcomes. The Staff RN contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through activities including professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and/or resourcing of others.

The Staff RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and/or other support staff in the delivery of patient care as described in Nebraska Statute 38.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient's presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Center's procedures.
• Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.
• Integrates appropriate standards of care into the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.
• Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions.
• Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs according to their needs, abilities, preferences and readiness to learn.
• Evaluates the patient's response to and effectiveness of interventions.
• Evaluates patient's progress toward established outcomes.
• Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan/delivery of care.
• Includes family or significant others in the care of the patient as appropriate.
• Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.
• Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitates patient's transition to the next level of care.
• Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Experience in a PCU/ICU is preferred. ACLS. ECCO, ECG monitoring, and PCU Hemodynamic monitoring within 1 year of assignment.