The Open Heart Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for meeting patient’s priority needs through assessment, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care based on patient needs and evaluating patients’ responses. The Open Heart RN contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and/or resourcing of others.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

*Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patient’s presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Center’s policies and procedures.

*Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals.

*Integrates the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs.

*Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions consistent with perioperative procedures.

*Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs.

*Evaluates the patient’s response to and effectiveness of interventions.

*Evaluates patient’s progress toward established outcomes.

*Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan and delivery of care.

*Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation.

*Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

*Facilitates patient’s transition to the next level of care.

*Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team member’s practices through timely communication.

*Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job.

*Performs therapeutic nursing interventions consistent with the intraoperataive care of the cardio-thoracic surgical patient including:

• initiating advanced cardiac life support guidelines;

• performing dysrrhythmia assessment and intervention;

• providing pre- and intra-operative care;

• performing hemodynamic monitoring and vasoactive medication administration.

*Manages the care of the patients with conditions including:

• multi-system failure/cardio-thoracic trauma;

• acute cardiovascular disease;

• acute respiratory failure;

• acute neurological insult/injury;

• acute renal failure.

*Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients receiving:

• coronary bypass;

• valve procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.