Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab in Hamilton, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: PD RN

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Cardiac Catheter Lab

Req #: 0000265438

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $48.29 - $65.73 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Utilizes the nursing process to effectively assess the needs of patients; identifies a plan of care; implements and evaluates the care given,

Provides direct and indirect care to patients and leads the patient care team toward goal achievement,

Coordinates and directs care given by other team members,

Addresses system issues to facilitate the provision of quality and efficient care,

Delegates appropriately to other team members,

Excellent communication skills, leadership, ability, time management and problem solving skills required,

Experience:

A minimum of two years recent clinical experience in critical care required,

Current BCLS and ACLS certification required

Cath Lab experience preferred

Certification/Licensure:

Registered Nurse with a current State of New Jersey RN license

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Excellent communication skills, leadership, ability, time management and problem solving skills required

Job Specific Requirements

Participates in discharge planning,

Anticipates potential length of stay or discharge problems,

Proactively involves the healthcare team to reduce length of stay and utilization of resources Participates in discharge planning,

Completes admission assessment according to policy,

Reassesses patient condition per policy,

Interprets and utilizes clinical data in the plan of care,

Assesses patient for the potential risk factors,

Responds effectively in an emergency situation so that the patient s immediate needs are addressed,

Assesses learning needs, readiness to learn and actual or potential barriers to learning,

Communicates and documents change in patient s condition to all appropriate individuals,

Recognized as an advocate of teamwork,

Obtains upon employment and maintains unit/department competencies and standards,

Communicates and demonstrates mission driven behavior with patients, families, physicians, management, employees and community,

Identifies and addresses patient issues; directs efforts toward improving patient satisfaction scores,

Delegates work to the care team,

Utilizes the information management system to enhance communication,

Collaborates with other interdisciplinary team members to affect positive patient outcomes,

Effectively interacts with physicians; provides complete information when consulting orders or changes in condition,

Documents timely in a clear and legible manner,

Documents assessment/reassessment, plan, interventions and outcomes according to policy,

Documents post-op, transfer and discharge assessment,

Responds to and documents emergency interventions according to policy,

Documents medication use and controlled substance per policy,

Medication reconciliation,

Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care,

Includes pain management and supportive care issues in the plan of care,

Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations,

Consults and refers to other health care professionals,

Plans delivery of care according to patient acuity and staff competencies,

Integrates primary and secondary diagnosis into the educational plan,

Incorporates education into daily patient activity (i,

e,

, medication, equipment, food-drug interactions),

Individualizes educational plan based on age, cultural and spiritual values,

Adheres to the infection control standards specific to patient care,

Assumes accountability for managing the delivery of patient care,

Refers ethical concerns to appropriate resources,

Proactively initiates use of restraint alternatives,

Documents restraint care according to policy,

Demonstrates skill in problem-solving and priority recognition,

Adheres to documentation and policy as it relates to regulatory compliance, i,

e,

, CMS, The Joint Commission, De s rights,

Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment,

Communicates transfer of patient responsibility shift report guided by the plan of care or any other pertinent documents (i,

e,

SBAR walking shift report)

Appropriately utilizes resources and effectively delegates to team members; follows up on timely completion of assigned duties,

Demonstrates initiative and motivation in role, proactively addresses issues, identifies and resolves problems in a satisfactory manner,

Responsive to patient needs; (example: answers call bell timely, dims lights at night, keeps noise levels at a minimum, provides privacy and confidentiality),

Attends 100% of quarterly hospital-wide staff meetings and 80% of unit-based staff meetings,

Is flexible and responsive toward needs of department, and assists in every way to meet patient care requirements,

Is self-directed toward educational opportunities; keeps education record current,

Regularly attends staff meetings and contributes positively to unit goals,