RN, Cardiac Cath/CVPA

• 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 up-dates 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. *Sign-On Bonus Eligible!

RN, CVPA – Grade

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• Code: 6003 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 (obtained within 90 days, offered within) · 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: a) Critical Care (ICU, CVICU) b) Emergency Department c) SDC/PACU d) 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 Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) course (complete within six months, offered within) (Preferred) Current Cardiovascular interventional nursing experience within the last 5 years · (Preferred) (BSN) – A Bachelor of Science in Nursing · (Preferred) Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN) · Use of lead apron required · On-Call is required for off-shift, weekends and holidays ·