RN 4A Advanced Cardiac Unit 7p-7:30a part time

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

1d•$35 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The 4A Advanced Cardiac Unit is a part-time, night shift position (7p-7:30a) focusing on adult/geriatric telemetry patients with an emphasis on Acute Chest Pain Syndrome. This unit is a primary source for patients post-cardiac procedures such as stents, pacemakers, and diagnostic catheterizations, as well as downgraded Code Heart patients from the ICU. The role also involves managing patients requiring external defibrillator devices. This position supports and incorporates the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy into job performance. It adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including regulatory requirements and Standards of Behavior. The Registered Nurse independently provides patient care using the nursing process, performs leadership and teaching duties to support effective patient care, and participates in continuous quality improvement activities. The role functions within the limits of state and federal licensing, regulatory bodies, and hospital policies.

Requirements

Clinical competency in their departmental area of practice.
Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective use of proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to handle a physically demanding environment.
Skills and abilities to perform all job description duties according to the age-specific patient population served by their department.
Ability to meet the requirements annually of the FH Clinical Ladder.
Ability to keep patient and employee information confidential.
Competency in operating equipment required to meet patient care needs.
Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or compact state.
Associates degree in Nursing required.
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
BLS certification is required of ALL nurses within 90-days of hire.
ACLS certification required within 1 year of hire for Telemetry units (4B, 4A, 4G, 2G).

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred or willing to obtain within 5 years of employment.

Responsibilities

Assesses the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning needs of patients according to nursing standards.
Identifies patient needs, prioritizes treatment, and accurately documents and communicates subtle changes in patient assessment.
Provides initial and ongoing patient assessments according to organizational and department standards and documents according to policy.
Anticipates potential changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.
Anticipates needs based on assessment findings and proposed procedures or courses of care.
Ensures an effective plan of care for assigned patients based on standards for planning and providing care.
Initiates individualized plans of care using nursing diagnoses based on identified patient needs, incorporating all available resources.
Organizes and prioritizes patient care efficiently, seeking assistance when necessary.
Actively participates in the development of standards of care according to departmental, organizational, professional, or regulatory standards.
Implements the plan of care in compliance with hospital and nursing policies and all appropriate standards.
Accurately implements and documents nursing interventions and patient responses.
Communicates pertinent information to patients and healthcare team members concisely and timely using an interdisciplinary approach.
Ensures patients and families are updated on the patient's status and any changes to the plan of care.
Demonstrates flexibility in patient assignments based on staff skill mix and patient care demands.
Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care and interventions, making modifications to the plan of care as needed.
Reviews, evaluates, and documents the effectiveness of interventions, modifying the plan of care as needed.
Evaluates new and existing equipment, policies, procedures, and programs.
Anticipates patient responses to interventions and collaborates with patients/families and the healthcare team to revise treatment plans.
Identifies variances from expected outcomes and makes appropriate recommendations.
Provides patient and family education, assessing their knowledge, barriers to learning, readiness, willingness, and ability to learn, as well as cultural, religious, financial, and preference implications.
Identifies learning needs and establishes goals using standardized or individualized teaching plans.
Implements teaching plans through direct, interactive methods, using teaching aids and materials as appropriate, and evaluates teaching effectiveness.
Communicates patient/family progress toward learning goals and the need for follow-up to other nurses and healthcare disciplines.
Integrates discharge planning and referral into the teaching process and documents teaching per policy.
Independently offers support to less experienced staff to aid in patient/family teaching.
Demonstrates professional expectations by incorporating suggestions for self-development, meeting clinical ladder requirements, engaging in department efforts to promote retention and morale, utilizing supplies/equipment/technology effectively, and floating to other nursing units as requested.
Demonstrates leadership and accountability qualities, utilizing a communication style that promotes positive professional behavior and meaningful communication among the healthcare team.
Encourages professional interactions between ancillary healthcare givers, including physicians.
Demonstrates effective delegation skills pertaining to nursing staff in delivering safe nursing care and communicating with peers.
Demonstrates effective precepting and mentoring skills for RNs and ancillary staff, adhering to program policies and participating in effective department orientation.
Demonstrates accountability for reviewing Quality Assurance reports/data for accuracy and completeness, and contributing to the evaluation/auditing process for CNAs, Technicians, and peers.
Completes all hospital-wide and department-specific competencies.