RN - Cardiac Cath Lab Prep/Recovery

Guthrie Enterprise•Sayre, PA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. The RN is accountable for delivering coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. The RN practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills are defined by the unit-specific onboarding checklist and standards applicable to the specialty. The role requires a registered nurse license in the state of practice and at least one year of experience, or less than one year of experience after transitioning from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency Program. A BSN and specialty certification are preferred. BLS certification is required and must be maintained; ACLS and PALS requirements are unit dependent. The RN must also meet nursing-unit educational requirements during employment. The RN assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; coordinates and updates care plans; monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions; and maintains required competencies. The role includes advocating for ethical, holistic care; fostering learning for patients, families, and healthcare team members; integrating evidence and best practices into safe, high-quality care; pursuing ongoing professional development; and demonstrating collaborative leadership within the practice setting and community. The RN also uses information technology and works effectively with interdisciplinary staff while exercising critical judgment and managing multiple responsibilities and challenging situations.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license in the state of practice/employment.
At least one year of experience, or less than one year if transitioned to the position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency Program.
BLS certification; must maintain certification.
Meet educational requirements specified by the Nursing Department and nursing unit during employment.
Proficiency in information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary for essential functions.
Ability to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to use independent, critical judgment in patient care delivery.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills conveying a positive and supportive attitude.
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Specialty certification.
ACLS certification and PALS certification, as applicable to the unit.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patients' care.
Develop, update, and coordinate patients' plans of care to achieve goals, optimize outcomes, and support transitions across the continuum.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Perform and maintain essential competencies required for the area of hire and population served.
Advocate for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning and promoting patients' autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs.
Foster and facilitate formal and informal learning for patients, families, nursing, other healthcare team members, students, and the community.
Promote safety and quality by identifying and correcting problems and integrating evidence and best practice into nursing care.
Use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes and support patient, self, and environmental safety.
Engage in ongoing professional development and practice within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and specialty standards.
Promote a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate collaborative leadership through advocacy, influence, and innovation; delegate and coordinate care appropriately; collaborate with the interprofessional care team; and model professional behavior.
Participate in planning and presenting educational programs.
Use information technology, including electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and necessary equipment.
Work with interdisciplinary staff, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff, and manage multiple responsibilities and challenging situations.