Ambulatory Registered Nurse - CV Service Line - PRN

Position Status:

Part time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

0

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
Provides comprehensive cardiovascular education following an established education care plan. Will document the work he/she completes and any pertinent observations as a result of any interventions performed. Will communicate further cardiac patient needs to the other members of the care team, including but not limited to: nurse, physicians, APRNs, social services, nurse managers, subsequent Care Manager as needed. Other duties include, but not limited to: • Performs daily review of EPIC daily reports. Follows appropriate cardiac protocols as ordered by the physician/PA/APRN • Formulates a prioritized and goal directed educational plan of care, which is based on patient's presenting problems, learning needs, and projected outcomes related to cardiovascular disease. Utilized established teaching materials for all education provided. • Will offer and schedule appointment for follow up with the appropriate provider within the appropriate timeframe per the established practice guidelines. • Maintains inventory of cardiac education materials and communicates to appropriate personnel the need for equipment (i.e., scales, MCOTS, etc.) • Will identify psychosocial barriers to achieving cardiac self-care management skills and report to appropriated primary or ancillary services for assistance (i.e., cost, transportation, home health, etc.) • Participates actively in clinical education activities, including community-based learning activities. Participates in system wide/department patient care quality improvement activities as well as standards development. Participates actively in Heart Failure Steering committee and departmental meetings. • Perform pulmonary artery pressure and heart rate reading using the CardioMEMS Hospital Electronics System for inpatients with CardioMEMS device as needed. • Perform placement and education of Mobile Cardiac Outpatient Telemetry (MCOT) device for patients being discharged from inpatient status as directed by Neuro Hospitalist and Cardiology providers. Provide necessary communication to Heart Center Device Clinic Medical Assistant for enrollment.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Cardiology Experience in the clinic or hospital setting. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)

• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency)

• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)

• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)

• Willingness to learn necessary computer skills and the ability to document in the electronic health record. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required

• Basic Life Support - BLS RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department. Must have within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

• Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting.

• Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential problems, and issues.

• Develops a collaborative plan encompassing strategies to achieve expected outcomes. Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.

• Promote infection prevention through use of standard precautions, proper procedure in dressing changes, wound care, hand hygiene and cleanliness of the patient rooms/department.

• Implements identified plan through coordination of care and employs strategies to promote health and wellness.

• Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.

• Delivers professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring illustrated by creating caring relationships, taking time to have uninterrupted moments with patients and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.

• Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.

• Demonstrates advocacy in all roles and settings.

• Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs.

• Communicates effectively in all areas of professional practice.

• Mentors nurses new to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Commits to lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.

• Demonstrates willingness to participate and lead nursing practice in process evolution the scope of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.

• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible, and used judiciously.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility

• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs

• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour

• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Working Conditions Comments:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, push, pull, turn, and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach or hold with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds and is occasionally required to lift 50 pounds. the vision requirements include: peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and the ability to differentiate between color hues. Demonstrate supportive behaviors necessary for age-specific care as determined by specific department.

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.