Cardiology Cath Lab RN

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II provides direct nursing care in accordance with the organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills needed to provide age-appropriate care to patients on the assigned unit, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and educates patients to support safe discharge. The role includes daily patient rounds, assessment and care planning, monitoring for changes in condition, responding to emergencies, documenting care, and coordinating discharge planning and referrals. The position is located at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Requirements

Meet the RN II experience and education qualification: six or more years of RN experience with an ASN/ADN, or three or more years of RN experience with a BSN.
Hold an unencumbered nursing license before starting; a temporary RN license is accepted prior to start.
Registered Nurse license from the North Dakota Board of Nursing or a compact-state agreement before the start date.
Minnesota Board of Nursing license within six months of the start date.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days of the start date.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English for communication with patients, families, and team members.
Required work experience may be met through an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Eligible to serve as Charge Nurse and chair or co-chair a Nursing Committee.
Trained Peer Interviewer.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds on patients and coordinate follow-up on unmet needs to support quality customer service.
Develop individualized plans of care based on assessments of patients’ physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental, and rehabilitative needs.
Assess patient condition and nursing needs, set goals, and determine appropriate nursing actions, including discharge planning.
Assess, intervene, and reassess reported pain or symptoms promptly, following standard operating procedures.
Identify early warning signs of changing patient condition and respond appropriately, including contacting responsible clinicians when indicated.
Assist with or initiate emergency measures in response to sudden adverse changes in patient condition.
Report relevant patient observations and reactions to appropriate multidisciplinary team members and document them accurately and concisely.
Ensure interventions and referrals are made promptly.
Complete and submit incident reports involving patients, visitors, or staff before the end of each shift.
Communicate with patients and significant others and use educational opportunities to support understanding.
Begin discharge planning, education, and counseling as early as possible based on identified needs.
Evaluate and document care according to standard operating procedures.
Assign or delegate nursing interventions within the scope of practice, education, and competence of the person receiving the assignment.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.