Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The RN Clinician CVOR is an experienced healthcare professional who uses clinical knowledge, research, and experience to provide and adapt patient care for a specific population. Care is personalized according to the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The nurse serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role includes delivering safe and independent nursing care, assessing patients, developing and adjusting care plans with patient and family input, documenting care, identifying learning needs, and providing culturally responsive care. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, delegates appropriately, may take on Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned, and may assist with staff and student orientation. The nurse also contributes to quality improvement and professional development by reviewing evidence for possible policy revisions, analyzing data, participating in improvement activities, and maintaining required points and contact hours through the clinical lattice PLAN system.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure BSN program and either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; alternatively, graduate of an accredited prelicensure ADN program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying objects up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the effects of nursing care on outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans with patient and family input, adjusting plans as needed.
Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identify patient and family learning needs and recommend appropriate resources.
Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
Function in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
Assist in orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Identify when policy revisions may be needed based on evidence-based research.
Engage in professional growth and apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
Collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Participate in surveys, interviews, and other activities to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Maintain required points and contact hours through the clinical lattice PLAN system.