Cardiac Surgery Team RN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse delivers compassionate, high-quality, individualized nursing care to support patients’ well-being and recovery. The role involves conducting assessments, performing skilled procedures, implementing and evaluating patient care plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes. The RN works in a fast-paced environment and applies critical thinking, urgency, and a patient-first approach. The RN follows department and hospital policies, safety and risk-management procedures, and regulatory standards. The role includes medication administration and documentation, holistic assessment and care planning, patient education and discharge preparation, culturally competent communication, and accurate documentation of care and patient status. The RN also receives and verifies physician orders and maintains professional competence through ongoing growth and completion of mandatory requirements.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Completion of an approved OR residency or at least one year of previous OR experience.
- Registered Nurse license in Washington, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support—CPR through the American Heart Association, upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- One year of related work experience in an acute care setting.
- Certified Nurse Operating Room certification, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk-management, and regulatory standards; keep current with relevant trends and requirements.
- Administer, oversee, and document medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs; gather relevant care data.
- Plan and provide holistic, comprehensive nursing care within the scope of practice; implement appropriate interventions and evaluate outcomes.
- Prepare patients for discharge and assist with coordinating post-discharge needs.
- Use available communication tools and materials effectively and apply cultural sensitivity and competence in communication, collaboration, and care.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient populations served by the department.
- Maintain competent professional practice, pursue professional growth, and meet deadlines for mandatory requirements.
- Document care and patient status according to nursing standards, including changes in condition, responses to interventions, and reassessments.
- Receive physician orders and ensure their appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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