RN, Invasive Cardiology, Jewish Hospital, 8a-8:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

About UofL Health UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.uoflhealth.org. Job Description: The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering nursing care to the Patient in the C.V. Laboratory. The R.N. administers medications, observes for complication and intervenes when emergencies occur. The R.N. will scrub to assist the Physician during all procedures (except PTCA) and will run the Code 300. This document defines major job responsibilities and performance expectations and serves as a tool for evaluation performance. However, it is not intended to be all inclusive as other duties may be assigned as necessary. Demonstrates accurate utilization of the new CERNER platform (E.H.R.) as evidenced by less than 3 omissions of mandatory charting requirements within a 12 month period. Regularly check email for corporate and department communications. Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals. Implements an age-appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the health care team per Scope of Service. Attends all UofL Health required educational programs as well as all Learn (KNOW) Modules

Requirements

Licensed or eligible for license in Kentucky
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required for some units
Associates’s degree from accredited college or University
Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanning one’s own knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events
Computer Skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or University

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of drug therapy and documents according to best practice.
Supervises nursing care of the patient in the cardiovascular laboratory.
Demonstrates knowledge of Cardiac Catheterization procedures and equipment.
Contributes to the productivity and cost effectiveness of the department operation.
Assists in delivering high quality health care services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Performance.
Demonstrates knowledge of Sheath removal and maintains hemostasis.
Other duties as assigned.
Collaboration & Teamwork: works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.
Valuing Diversity: recognizing and embracing the unique talents and contributions of others.
Service Orientation: desire to serve and focus one’s efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
Achieves Results: reflects a drive to achieve and outperform. Continuously looking for improvements. Accepts responsibility for actions and results.
Organizational Alignment: ability to align people, processes and organizational structure with UMC’s strategic direction.
Developing Others: views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allow employees to continuously learn and develop.
Communication: practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others; communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect.
Integrity: conducts business with honesty and professional ethics. Seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others.
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values: Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness. Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times.
Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members.
Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community.