SH Cardiac Care FT night shift RN
About The Position
The Level II Competent Registered Nurse provides total, comprehensive, continuous, patient-centered care for an assigned group of patients. The RN is accountable for delivering care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare team to improve care quality in the designated clinical area by incorporating research and evidence-based knowledge into practice. The Level II Registered Nurse practices within MWHC standards for exemplary professional practice, structural empowerment, transformational leadership, and new knowledge, innovations, and improvement.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
- AHA ACLS Provider certification required within 6 months.
- NIHSS (Bluecloud) required within 90 days.
- For External Temporary RN Program hires: BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP certifications required by the job profile must be obtained at hire; CPI, ONS, or NIHSS certifications required by the profile must be obtained within 30 days; TNCC or ENPC certifications required by the profile must be obtained within 30 days or by the next available course.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and cope with difficult situations.
- Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Physical ability to walk and stand constantly; use arms and hands constantly; bend, stoop, kneel, and squat frequently; lift 35 pounds; push and pull 20 pounds; work in confined spaces; and reach above or overhead. Auditory and visual skills, including color determination, are required.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and work with potential exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate nursing care, including oversight of licensed and unlicensed personnel performing assigned or delegated tasks, using the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Coordinate the involvement of patients, families, and health team members in patient care, including patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
- Communicate and coordinate the plan of care and other pertinent information with other health care team members.
- Assist Leadership in defining standards of excellence for patient care and participate in improving patient care services.
- Integrate performance improvement into care delivery and participate in quality improvement activities.
- Participate in the orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
- Serve as a point of contact for nurses and other health team members regarding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Participate in daily operational activities necessary for a safe patient and staff environment.
- Provide input to the Nurse Manager regarding unit needs.
- Participate in unit, departmental, and hospital committees to formulate nursing and hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
