What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Cath Lab | Avera Heart Hospital position at Avera?
Location:
Sioux Falls, SDWorker Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Avera Heart Hospital, isn't just a place to work, it's a family. Our 650 employees are what make the difference in our care and why we are one of the only few hospitals out of 4,000 nationwide to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Be apart of something great!
Position Highlights
Position Summary:
This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care. The RN administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice. The RN is responsible for directing, monitoring and evaluating the care delegated to non-licensed personnel while evaluating and adjusting care to meet patient needs and goals. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the RN works collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. In addition, the RN performs a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs and assures proper safe usage of supplies and equipment. This position is also responsible for training newly assigned personnel. Maintains patient safety and confidentiality at all times. Assumes, under the direction of the laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
Work Environment :
The RN performs as a member of the interdisciplinary patient care team and works collaboratively with other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.
Work Schedule:
Flexible schedules to cover all shifts and weekends, as hospital needs demand.
Education/Experience:
Graduate of a nursing program. A minimum of two years of Inpatient Cardiology experience required. Critical Care experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact. Additional certifications are required as follows: BLS within 30 days of employment for all RNs, ACLS within one year of employment for RNs with the home department or cross trained in: PCU, ED, Cath Lab, Outpatient Services or Phase II Outpatient Cardiac Rehab, PALS or ENPC within one year of employment for RNs with ED as their home department
