Position Summary/About the role
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Administers and monitors patient responses to all medications. Directs and guides patient care, teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of Hospital Policy. Maintains and delivers the highest quality customer service standards.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND 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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
RN, CVPA
Required:
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
(BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
(ACLS) – Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
(IABP) - Intra-aortic balloon pump course
CCHC Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date)
CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (pass prior to start date)
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 (Post-procedure monitoring and management of patients following cardiac interventions (e.g., PCI, ablation, pacemaker/ICD insertion, TAVR) and vasoactive medication management)
Demonstrated skills in I.V. administration and telemetry monitoring
Use of lead apron required
On-Call is required for off-shift, weekends and holidays
Preferred:
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)
