Staff Nurse II, Cardiac Diagnostic Lab

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Staff Nurse II provides clinical care and coordinates care for patients served in the Cardiac Diagnostic Lab. The nurse understands the expected patient population and delivers nursing care using the Eskenazi Health Model of Care—the Synergy Model—coordinating with patients, families or loved ones, and other healthcare disciplines to meet patient care needs. The role includes nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; patient and family education; responding to emergencies; supporting patient safety and quality improvement; and helping coordinate patient throughput and staffing. The Staff Nurse II also contributes to a healthy, collaborative work environment, participates in shared governance and professional development, and supports other staff and learners as a preceptor.

Requirements

Current Indiana Registered Nurse license.
RN degree from a nationally accredited college or university.
Current BLS certification; additional certifications may be required for specific units.
At least one year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
Ability to operate specialized equipment.
Competence and accountability in preparing and administering medications and treatments according to policy and procedures.
Effective communication and listening skills, including interviewing patients and staff appropriately for the patient’s age.
Knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care, including understanding growth and development across the lifespan.
Knowledge of fundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts, diseases and symptoms, trauma, treatments and medications, triage, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and interventions.
Ability to function as part of a healthcare team and delegate responsibilities and duties appropriately.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and accurately record and interpret information.
Competence in assessing and responding to patient status or needs and interpreting results.
Ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient status, and to document and report those changes.
Ability to perform CPR and other technical skills.
Ability to position patients.
Ability to wash hands thoroughly and frequently.
Ability to help evacuate patients via stairwells.
Critical-thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Promote a healthy work environment and collaboration focused on excellent patient care outcomes.
Perform nursing functions efficiently and in accordance with policies, procedures, the Indiana Nursing Practice Act, and the Eskenazi Health Synergy Model.
Use and document the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, while addressing patients’ physiological, psychological, spiritual, diversity, and cultural needs.
Provide timely health information to patients and significant others and document relevant information in the medical record.
Respond to emergency situations promptly, calmly, and professionally.
Maintain required competencies, identify learning needs, and pursue appropriate assistance or educational opportunities.
Support and participate in shared governance at unit and hospital levels.
Provide individualized, customer-focused care that promotes patient comfort and well-being.
Conduct hourly rounds during the shift to assess care and service.
Provide timely feedback about customer service issues and participate in review and service recovery with unit or department leadership.
Communicate effectively with staff, patients and families, physicians, other departments, and external contacts.
Maintain safe patient care, advocate for patient safety, and participate in evidence-based clinical or operational performance improvement.
Support effective care delivery and patient throughput throughout the shift.
Collaborate with the nursing manager or shift coordinator about staffing needs based on census and patient care needs.
Act as a preceptor and support the development of staff and learners.
Maintain positive, calming working relationships and demonstrate customer service in interactions.