Open Heart RN

Job Summary

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.