RN, Inpatient, CVICU, Cath Lab Temporary

RN, Inpatient, CVICU, Cath Lab Temporary

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Under general supervision and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential health problems. The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, directing, providing and evaluating nursing care for patients and coordinating nurses’ care activities with other health care disciplines.

• Assessment:
  Performs accurate multi‑system assessments, including biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self‑care, education needs and discharge planning needs. Identifies deviations from normal on routine lab diagnostic tests. Reassesses patient throughout hospitalization. Performs complete discharge assessment.
• Planning:
  Develops an individual nursing plan of care sensitive to the developmental needs of the patient. Coordinates patient care activities and discharge planning with other hospital and clinic departments and community agencies. Develops patient teaching plan and documents it. Appropriately delegates patient care activities based on patient condition and scope of practice of other health care providers. Establishes priorities for patient care and classifies acuity level of assigned patients.
• Implementation:
  Initiates appropriate measures based on protocol for the management of the medical and/or surgical patient. Bases nursing care on protocol in place for management of each patient. Correctly carries out the physician’s plan of care. Accurately documents in the EMR. Documents care according to policy and procedure. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach when appropriate. Performs all necessary procedures correctly. Utilizes available teaching plans in addressing patient teaching needs.
  
  Accurately calculates and administers medications. Initiates appropriate measures in emergency situations.
• Evaluation:
  Evaluates assessment methods, plan of care, and patient response to treatment. Participates in unit quality assurance activities.

• Minimum nine (9) months of RN experience.
• Minimum one (1) year CVL experience OR two (2) years of full‑time critical care experience in a high‑volume setting (e.g., CVICU, Neuro/Trauma ICU) within the last two (2) years.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• American Nurses Credentialing Center Certificate - Cardiac Vascular Nursing within 12 months of hire OR Radiology Nurse Certificate within 12 months of hire OR Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Certificate within 12 months of hire OR Critical Care Registered Nurse Certificate within 12 months of hire.
• Registered Nurse License (Oregon).
• Basic Life Support.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

• Computer keyboarding skills.
• Procedural sedation experience.

• Previous health care experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of CVL experience OR three (3) years of full‑time critical care experience in a high‑volume setting (e.g., CVICU, Neuro/Trauma ICU) and certification in either CCRN, CRN, CVN, or RCIS at hire.

Mid‑Senior level

Temporary

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