RN (Cardiac ICU)

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (4th shift & EOW)
Location: Heart Hospital - Company Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Deliver patient care by incorporating the tenets of the professional practice model of Relationship Centered Care.
• Assess and evaluate patient care needs and apply critical thinking skills in patient care management.
• Integrate relevant assessment and intervention skills in the delivery of nursing care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care.
• Prioritize all aspects of patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, and planning “after hospital care.”
• Educate patients and caregivers about their plan of care, transition of care, promotion of health, and prevention of disease.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, family, and all members of the Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team.
• Manage assignments within the Care Delivery Model of Modified Primary Nursing.
• Role model the tenets of Relationship Centered Care through various patient care actions.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family.
• Practice safe and efficient patient-centered care, identifying and escalating barriers and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement quality improvement projects.
• Perform charge nurse duties as assigned and coordinate with the Clinical Coordinator to ensure appropriate supply utilization.
• Contribute to the environment of care to support clinical colleagues, patients, and their families.
• Advance clinical competence in nursing practice from novice to expert.

Requirements:

• Must have Cardiac ICU experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience on a CICU unit.
• Must have a BSN.
• Valid NYS RN License.
• BLS, ACLS certifications.

Preferred Skills:

• EPIC experience highly preferred.