What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiac Care RN--Full Time/Day Shift position at Littleton Hospital Association?
LITTLETON REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
POSITION SUMMARY
JOB TITLE:
Cardiac Care RN (Team Lead)
FLSA:
Exempt
Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT:
Cardiac Services
GRADE:
SUMMARY AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Cardiac Care RN coordinates the activities of the Cardiac Lab and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The RN utilizes and acquires knowledge of current and best practices in patient care. The RN retains responsibility for the direction and guidance of ancillary personnel activities within the unit. The RN works to support the 5 pillars of excellence: people, quality, service, finance and growth.
The RN understands and adheres to all LRH and department specific policies and procedures as well as to the practice standards set forth in the New Hampshire Nurse Practice Act. This position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Littleton Regional Healthcare and demonstrates a commitment of quality service to patients, the public, coworkers and physicians.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Works collaboratively with other departments
- Serves as role model, mentor and resource to staff members
- Employs written policies and procedures according to the LRH Nursing Division
- Completes assigned applicable nursing competencies in a timely manner
- Able to manage multiple priorities
- Attends unit staff meetings
- Provides complete and accurate charting of care and interventions provided to facilitate high quality of care across the patient continuum
- Provide education to patients and their families
- Works to include the patient and family in plan of care for the patient
- Exhibits excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
- Works consistently to improve the patient care experience
- Participates in orientation of new personnel
- Floats and/or is cross trained to work in other areas of LRH
- Participates in in-house educational programs
- Participates in and promotes environmental safety
- Promotes patient safety
- Performs independently and functions in a professional manner
- Supports and contributes to the mission and vision of Littleton Regional Healthcare with a continuous focus on excellence in customer service and patient care delivery
- Establishes and maintains a professional relationship with patients, visitors, staff, physicians and the community
- Assures confidentiality of patient information at all times
- Assesses personal learning and professional growth needs and seeks educational opportunities to meet those needs
- Performs other duties as needed within the scope of practice in support of departmental and institutional needs and requirements
- Adheres to LRH, department and compliance policies, procedures regulations and laws
REPORTS TO:
SUPERVISES: A Registered Nurse directs, by licensure, all nursing activities performed by ancillary staff assigned to the unit. Numbers supervised vary according to patient census and acuity.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS: Patients, families, physicians, all other LRH employees and referring providers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience/Specialized Skills:
- BLS certification (exempt if current in ACLS and PALS)
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- Documentation of a cardiac rhythm recognition course completion
Required Education/Course(s)/Training:
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
- 5 years of direct patient care experience in Critical Care required
Preferred Certification/Registration:
- National certification strongly encouraged but not required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
See Physical Demands worksheet
