RN - REGISTERED NURSE - CCU/CVSICU FLOAT

Alliance Community Hospital•Canton, OH

55d

About The Position

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient's/resident's needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable. The ADHVH Float RN is designed to float between designated units of the Heart and Vascular Hospital. All nurses attend Critical Care Classes sponsored by the Education and Development Department and complete a unit-specific orientation program when oriented to both the ICU and SD level of care. The bedside nurse is expected to assess and treat hemodynamic, invasive and non-invasive monitoring. The Float RN is designed to care for the adult surgical cardiothoracic, vascular and post-procedure Structural Heart patient as well as provides thoracic and vascular post anesthesia recovery care within the Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CVSICU) The Float RN is designed to provide assessment, care, and treatment to both stable and the acutely ill medical cardiac patient within the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) All nurses complete annual hospital and unit-specific competency. Device-specific classes will also be completed on-site.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
Demonstrates effective communication.
Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.
Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Maintains current licensure requirements of the state of Ohio and functions within the scope of practice set forth in the Nurse Practice Act.
Critical Care experience preferred.
BLS
Obtain ACLS within 1 year of hire
Engaged/highly motivated and positive
Patient advocate
Commitment to lifelong learning
Flexible
Autonomous
Think Critically

Nice To Haves

Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.
Critical Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
Integrates research findings into practice.
Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.
The ADHVH Float RN is designed to float between designated units of the Heart and Vascular Hospital.
All nurses attend Critical Care Classes sponsored by the Education and Development Department and complete a unit-specific orientation program when oriented to both the ICU and SD level of care.
The bedside nurse is expected to assess and treat hemodynamic, invasive and non-invasive monitoring.
The Float RN is designed to care for the adult surgical cardiothoracic, vascular and post-procedure Structural Heart patient as well as provides thoracic and vascular post anesthesia recovery care within the Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CVSICU)
The Float RN is designed to provide assessment, care, and treatment to both stable and the acutely ill medical cardiac patient within the Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
All nurses complete annual hospital and unit-specific competency.
Device-specific classes will also be completed on-site.