Registered Nurse (RN) CV OR

• Assesses patient as ongoing process utilizing physician and psychosocial input and documents in the chart.
• Performs patient interventions completely and proficiently and demonstrates age specific competency for population of patients served.
• Verifies during hospitalization orders for accuracy (including reconciliation of medications) appropriate scheduling of tests and/or procedures pre-op data and consent forms.
• Follows medication and IV Therapy policies including patient identification understanding about medications administering meds and recognizing/reporting interactions 100% of the time. Appropriately monitors first dose medication(s) for adverse reactions.
• Interprets diagnostic data and takes appropriate action when indicated (i.e. notification of critical lab values to physician per hospital protocol).
• Performs related duties as required.

Required:

• Education: Associate s degree in Nursing required.
• Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:
  • A valid Permanent Multi-State RN License from the state in which you reside is required. Should you hold an RN license from another Compact state you are required to apply for and obtain a Multi-State RN License from the state in which you reside within 30 days.
  • American Heart Association BLS CPR required must be obtained within 7 days of hire.
  • American Heart Association ACLS is required within orientation period.