Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiac Care

Ellis Medicine•Schenectady, NY

11d•$39 - $56

About The Position

Ellis Medicine has GENEROUS and FLEXIBLE benefits offerings! TOP PAY. TOP BENEFITS. And, support that values you. At Ellis, we don’t just hire nurses. We invest in them. And, with better staffing levels, you have time to focus on what really matters: patient care. Not only will you enjoy exceptional pay and benefits, but you’ll be able to thrive in a more supportive working environment. Questions? Connect with a recruiter at: [email protected] The acute care cardiovascular registered nurse cares for patients who have undergone pre and post heart catheterization, mitral clips, watchmen devices, ablations, heart arrythmia treatments, CHF and those patients pre-CABG procedures. The cardiovascular telemetry unit also encompasses a specialized cardiac care step-down unit that will allow the Registered Nurse to expand on their skills. Cross-training is available between the cardiac telemetry unit and specialized cardiac care step-down unit. The specialized cardiac care nurse will care for patients who have undergone TAVRs, vascular procedures such as fem-pop bypasses and carotid endarterectomies, and will become proficient in temporary transvenous pacemakers and arterial lines. The Registered Professional Nurse cares for patients by diagnosing and treating their responses to actual or potential health problems in the acute care setting through implementation of the nursing process. Coordinates care of other disciplines, delegates tasks to other nursing personnel, supervises care, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes. Maintains competence in clinical practice and assists in the development of nursing practice standards through participation in professional committees and organizations.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited RN program required.
Current licensure in NYS or eligibility for limited permit to practice is required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred; candidates without a BSN will be required to start a program within 2 years of hire and complete by year 6 of employment.
A minimum of 1 year of acute care experience preferred.
Current BLS is required.
Current certification in ACLS, PALS and NRP may be required depending on unit scope.

Nice To Haves

Board Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes patient assessment using subjective and objective data sources.
Evaluates assessment data and establishes nursing diagnoses.
Prioritizes patient needs including physiological, social, psychological, spiritual, age specific and selects diagnoses which can be reasonably addressed in the acute care episode.
Develops an individualized PCP based on patient assessment using nursing practice standards and protocols, realistic measurable outcomes/goal and timeframes for goal achievement according to patient condition and age.
Delivers patient care as outlined in the PCP and patient response to interventions.
Assigns patient care tasks to and observes care given by non-RN staff members.
Evaluates patient care and assesses the level and timeliness of outcome achievement utilizing input from pertinent members of the healthcare team, including patient/family.
Communicates the patient’s plan of care to all members of the healthcare team and including the medical record.
Organizes and communicates nursing care assignments/tasks/responsibilities based upon patient acuity/need and staff education/skill/job description.
Assesses patient teaching needs as part of the initial and ongoing assessment, sets goals and develops teaching plans consistent with the patient’s educational level, learning readiness, and age.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implements and /or coordinates the teaching plan focusing on wellness, health maintenance and restoration.
Provides a safe environment based upon patient condition and age.
Assumes responsibility for education and self- development.
Participates in nursing performance improvement and interdisciplinary research and study activities as required.
Adheres to institutional policies and procedures.