Registered Nurse - Cath EP - Full Time - Days

Best Care•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is dedicated to providing exceptional care to the communities it serves and its employees. The 'Meaning of Care' culture emphasizes compassion, going above and beyond for patients, and making a real difference. This role offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment. The Registered Nurse in the Electrophysiology lab is accountable for delivering quality care to patients and families, tailored to their individual needs.

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.
Current valid Nebraska Registered Nurse (RN) License, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure.
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.
For NMH Critical Care: National Institute of Health Stoke Scale (NIHSS) certification training required by end of orientation.
For MJE Progressive Care: NIH Stroke Scale training required at hire or within 6 months of hire.
For MJE Progressive Care: Successful completion of Telemetry Cardiac Rhythm Course.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
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).
Surgery Outpatient HW: Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).
NMH Progressive Care: Gerontological Nursing (GERO.BC) and Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN).
NMH Surgery GI Lab: Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN).
NMH PACU: Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN)
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, ensuring understanding and comfort level of treatment.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments to determine patient's nursing care needs, including data from patient/significant others and prioritizing data collection.
Develop, review, revise, and individualize the plan of care to address patient's nursing care needs for optimum outcomes, collaborating with providers and other disciplines, and providing patient-specific teaching.
Implement interventions consistent with the plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner, following nursing protocols and standards of care.
Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions, monitor outcomes, and document patient response.
Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety, learning new skills and equipment within specifications and timeframes.
Maintain professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, and interactions to achieve the organization's mission, communicating effectively and maintaining a professional appearance and work environment.
Initiate action to correct, prevent, or minimize risks to the patient, family, or hospital employees, completing appropriate report forms for any risks.
Review, delegate, and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice.
Be fiscally accountable and act professionally responsible for human and other resources, charging accurately for supplies and equipment.