RN Will Train, Cardiac Cath/CVPA

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing direct patient care as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Cath/CVPA unit. The role requires utilizing the nursing process to care for patients, maintaining accurate patient records, and participating in the development and implementation of care plans. Responsibilities include patient assessment, communication with allied health providers, and potentially taking on charge nurse duties. The role also emphasizes continuous learning, adherence to safety protocols, and representing the hospital positively. The position requires on-call availability for off-shifts, weekends, and holidays. There are two distinct job codes mentioned, one for a 'Will Train' program and another for experienced RNs, both within Grade NS1.

Requirements

Must read, write, and communicate in English
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (RN)
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Current Basic Life Support certification (BLS)
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) – (obtained within 90 days, offered within)
CCHC Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date)
CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (pass prior to start date)
Demonstrated skills in I.V. administration and telemetry monitoring
Minimum of 2 years current acute care hospital surgical or med surg RN experience (for Will Train program)
Two years (within the last five years) nursing experience in at least one of the following: Critical Care (ICU, CVICU), Emergency Department, SDC/PACU, Acute Cardiac Unit/Stepdown (for experienced RN position)
Demonstrated skills in Ventilator care, IABP, Impella, Hemodynamics, monitoring, and successful completion of conscious sedation and post-anesthesia care required by the end of the Will-Train Program (for Will Train program)
Use of lead apron required

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of conscious sedation and post-anesthesia care required by the end of the Will-Train Program
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) course (complete within six months, offered within)
Current Cardiovascular interventional nursing experience within the last 5 years
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN)

Responsibilities

Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate, and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans.
Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the charge nurse role.
Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation, and teaching staff.
Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings yearly, attends mandatory programs, and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit annually.
Participates in identifying the aspects of patient care, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and evaluation of that care.
Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies, and procedures.
Assesses personal learning development needs.
Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities.
Regularly update knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
Shows a willingness to participate in Nursing Committees.
Represents the hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers.
Post-procedure monitoring and management of patients following cardiac interventions (e.g., PCI, ablation, pacemaker/ICD insertion, TAVR) and vasoactive medication management
On-Call is required for off-shift, weekends and holidays