Ambulatory Registered Nurse - CV Service Line - PRN

Stormont Vail Health•Topeka, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides comprehensive cardiovascular education following an established education care plan. Will document the work he/she completes and any pertinent observations as a result of any interventions performed. Will communicate further cardiac patient needs to the other members of the care team, including but not limited to: nurse, physicians, APRNs, social services, nurse managers, subsequent Care Manager as needed. Other duties include, but not limited to: • Performs daily review of EPIC daily reports. Follows appropriate cardiac protocols as ordered by the physician/PA/APRN • Formulates a prioritized and goal directed educational plan of care, which is based on patient's presenting problems, learning needs, and projected outcomes related to cardiovascular disease. Utilized established teaching materials for all education provided. • Will offer and schedule appointment for follow up with the appropriate provider within the appropriate timeframe per the established practice guidelines. • Maintains inventory of cardiac education materials and communicates to appropriate personnel the need for equipment (i.e., scales, MCOTS, etc.) • Will identify psychosocial barriers to achieving cardiac self-care management skills and report to appropriated primary or ancillary services for assistance (i.e., cost, transportation, home health, etc.) • Participates actively in clinical education activities, including community-based learning activities. Participates in system wide/department patient care quality improvement activities as well as standards development. Participates actively in Heart Failure Steering committee and departmental meetings. • Perform pulmonary artery pressure and heart rate reading using the CardioMEMS Hospital Electronics System for inpatients with CardioMEMS device as needed. • Perform placement and education of Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry (MCOT) device for patients being discharged from inpatient status as directed by Neuro Hospitalist and Cardiology providers. Provide necessary communication to Heart Center Device Clinic Medical Assistant for enrollment.

Requirements

Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)
Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)
Willingness to learn necessary computer skills and the ability to document in the electronic health record. (Required proficiency)
Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required
Basic Life Support - BLS RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department. Must have within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Cardiology Experience in the clinic or hospital setting. Preferred

Responsibilities

Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting.
Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential problems, and issues.
Develops a collaborative plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.
Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.
Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.
Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
Delivers professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.
Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.
Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.
Mentors nurses new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
Demonstrates willingness to participate and lead nursing practice in process evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned