RN - CARDIAC COMP RECOVERY

General Purpose of the Job:

This RN position will be part of the Heart and Vascular Center (HAVC). The Cardiovascular Specialty Unit will care for pre and post Cardiovascular procedural patients requiring overnight stays. This includes but is not limited to Cardiac, Peripheral, Electro Physiology, Interventional Radiology, Neuro-Interventional, Structural Heart, Open Heart and Non-Invasive Cardiology. The unit will focus on the specialized care of low volume, high risk Cardiovascular procedural patients. This unit is open 24/7.

Essential Duties:

• Demonstrates the ICARE (behavioral) values, cooperation, and positive interpersonal relations when interacting with all persons within the Hospital environment and community.
• Assess patient condition and initiate appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guidelines and evidence-based practice.
• Develops and implements appropriate plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient with subsequent reassessment and documentation of progress.
• Delegates and directs specifics of care plan to physician, co-workers, and other healthcare associates.
• Educates patient/family according to assessed needs.
• Reports pertinent data of patient's condition to physician, supervisor, and other medical personnel, as appropriate.
• Acts as liaison between members of the health care team, patient, and patient's family.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and practice in nursing care of cardiovascular, neurovascular, peripheral vascular, interventional radiology, and non-invasive cardiology patients.
• Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of departmental quality improvement activities for unit operations, nursing staff, and patient outcomes.
• Maintains and protects patients' rights under the HIPAA Privacy Standards.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.