RN Registered Nurse - Progressive Cardiac Care Unit - Springfield Regional Medical Center
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
RN Registered Nurse - Progressive Cardiac Care Unit -
Springfield Regional Medical Center Requisition R115031 Market
Springfield, Ohio Department Progressive Cardiac Care Unit (PCU) -
Springfield Shift Days/Nights Schedule Full-time Thank you for
considering a career at Mercy Health Summary of Primary
Function/General Purpose of Position
The Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) delivers patient care utilizing
the nursing process through data collection and assessment,
identifying and determining the priority of patients
problems/needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing
care, all in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
The RN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching
activities and coordinates the care provided by health team
members.
Essential Job Functions
Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes
assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and
evaluates treatment effectiveness
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State
of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and
procedures.
Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination
throughout hospital departments.
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing
quality improvement in the department.
Serves as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care,
palliative care, and ethics.
Serves as a point of care with care coordination and family members
or caregivers.
Clinically manages patients with multi-system organ failure and/or
multisystem trauma.
Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores, supports, promotes,
rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic,
psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the
lifespan.
Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate
and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical
judgement and clinical inquiry.
Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly
changing patient conditions.
Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping
with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocate for
their choices in quality of life.
BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance
with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing
Professional Practice Model. This document is not an exhaustive
list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or
working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be
required to perform other job-related duties as required by their
supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact
(required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from
approved source prior to direct patient care)
ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)
CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)
PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)
National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred)
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred) Work Experience
1 year of RN experience (required)
6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting
(preferred) Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Critical Care Course (preferred) Skills
Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and
scope of practice of staff.
Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education
(based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and
implementation) to nursing staff and others.
Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide
evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current
standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.
Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition
and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive
resources.
Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan
of care.
Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.
Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to
evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes;
revises plan of care accordingly.
Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness.
Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient
care.
Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for
patients and their support resources.
Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires
information to perform safely.
Advances personal and professional growth through participation in
educational programs, current literature, in-services, and
workshops.
Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and
delegated actions.
Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models
effective stewardship of available resources.
Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and
difficult circumstances.
Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.
Understanding and utilization of office and clinical
technologies.
Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can
understand considering their personal preferences.
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in
illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency.
Manages care of patients with chest tubes.
Assesses patients through hemodynamic monitoring.
Inserts and monitors transvenous pacing/temporary pacing.
Administers means for conscious sedation.
Knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities. Working
Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious
materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal
precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and
learn the policies concerning infection control. Physical
Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 1-33%
Climbing 1-33%
Balance 1-33%
Bending 34-66%
Sitting 34-66%
Walking 34-66%
Standing 34-66% Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her
assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as
described in departmental policies and procedures.
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older) M ercyHealth is an equal
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