Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit - Full Time - Days

Best Care•Omaha, NE

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cardiac Telemetry Unit on 9S at Methodist Hospital, a 23-bed inpatient unit specializing in medical cardiac care. Our team provides expert care for patients with STEMI/NSTEMI, ACS, chest pain, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure. With endless learning opportunities, you’ll gain valuable experience in cardiac monitoring and treatment, all while being surrounded by a team that is dedicated to your growth and success. We’re looking for motivated, team-oriented RNs with at least one year experience who are eager to learn and committed to providing the best possible care to our patients.

Requirements

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited college of nursing required OR obtained within 5 years from date of hire for nurses with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Successful completion of annual mandatory education requirements.
At least one year experience.
Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS).
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.

Nice To Haves

For MJE Progressive Care: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred.
Certification(s) in area of specialty preferred from National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 1 year of eligibility.
NMH Cardiac Unit: Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) or Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN).
NMH Cardiovascular Surgery: Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) or Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN).
NMH Progressive Care Unit 4: Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) or Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN).
NMH Progressive Care: Gerontological Nursing (GERO.BC) and Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN).
NMH Cath Lab: Cardiovascular Registered Nurse (CV.BC) within 3 years of hire.
NMH Critical Care: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN).

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs.
Develop/review/revise and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes.
Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner.
Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome.
Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety.
Maintain a professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, interactions to achieve organization's mission.
Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family or hospital employees.
Review, delegate and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the provision of the state's Nurse Practice Act and the Professional Standards of Practice.
Fiscally accountable. Act professionally responsible for human and other resources.