GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Cardiovascular Specialties RN is responsible for identifying patient needs and priorities for care through assessment, planning care based on patient needs, and consistent with the patient's expectation of treatment. Executes therapeutic physician or nursing-initiated interventions, and evaluates the patient's response to care and the attainment progress toward patient outcomes. The Cardiovascular Specialties RN assists in all procedures performed in the Invasive Cardiology Labs. Through documentation and verbal communication, coordinates care between other professional disciplines as needed. Performs Unit-based activities which contribute to a positive work and professional environment.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Initiates assessment based on the patient's presenting problems or needs and the physician's medical diagnosis including collecting key information from patient, laboratory, and other medical reports, determining which standards of care and practice apply to the patients situation and documenting assessment and clinical judgments and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures.

3. *Works closely with other care providers to complete the initial and ongoing assessments of patients and to provide clinical assistance as needed; re-prioritizes care based on new information.

4. *Performs therapeutic interventions as ordered by the physician with consideration given to knowledge gained from the initial and ongoing assessment of the patient and consistent with population specific standards of care and practice, Invasive Cardiology procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management and infection control practices.

5. *Documents care based on standards of care and practice and/or clinical priorities for documentation including:

a. Assessment and ongoing assessment findings;

b. Updated clinical priorities for documentation;

c. Therapeutic nursing interventions with specific attention to patient teaching and patient's response to interventions and progress towards outcomes are noted.

6. *Initiates communication with peers and other members of the health care team about clinical priorities for care.

7. *Initiates problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with peers.

8. *Determines the impact of Cath Lab and nursing interventions on the patient's condition and recognizes the patient's progress towards meeting desires outcomes.

9. *Initiates problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with peers.

10. *Provides direct care to patients as assigned based on caseload acuity, needs and the qualifications and competencies of self and of other staff members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from a School of Nursing with current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Critical Care or Medical/Surgical nurse or equivalent required. Previous experience in hemodynamic monitoring skills and ECG interpretative skills preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or certification within six (6) months of hire required.