RN - CCU - Days

Trinity Health • Langhorne, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the CCU provides quality direct and/or indirect care to assigned patients using professional nursing skills and knowledge. The nurse assesses patients’ learning needs and readiness to learn, identifies actual or potential barriers, and incorporates education into daily activities in a manner that reflects patients’ age, cultural values, and spiritual values. The role documents admission assessments and reassessments, plans, interventions, and medication use, and monitors effects and outcomes according to policy. The nurse uses the information management system to support communication and documents changes in patients’ conditions for appropriate individuals.

The position is based at St. Mary Medical Center and is a 12-hour day shift, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with every third weekend scheduled. The role also includes prioritizing work as situations change, communicating patient handoffs at the bedside and during Interprofessional Rounds, recognizing and incorporating individual patient needs, addressing pain management and supportive care, and maintaining infection-control standards and a safe, clean, orderly environment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• BSN required.
• Pennsylvania RN license required.
• AHA BLS required.
• AHA ACLS required.
• Three years of CCU experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and/or indirect care to assigned patients using professional nursing skills and knowledge.
• Assess patients’ learning needs and readiness to learn, identify actual or potential barriers, and incorporate education into daily care based on age, cultural values, and spiritual values.
• Document admission assessments and reassessments, plans, interventions, and medication use, and monitor effects and outcomes according to policy.
• Use the information management system to enhance communication and document changes in patients’ conditions to appropriate individuals.
• Prioritize work assignments based on changing situations.
• Communicate transfer of patient responsibility and pertinent information at the bedside and during Interprofessional Rounds.
• Recognize and integrate patients’ special needs and individualize care; recognize abuse and make referrals as appropriate.
• Include pain management and supportive care issues in the plan of care.
• Adhere to infection-control standards and promote and maintain a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Mental health benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 403(b).
• Education assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Benefits available from the first day of employment.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.
• Discounted onsite childcare through Bright Horizon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level