RN- Cardiovascular and Thoraic Surgery

Overview

Job Summary

Coordinates and provides care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursing process forms the foundation of the nurse's decision making to help partner with patients / families to attain, maintain and restore health whenever possible. Blends caring, compassion, knowledge and integrity to provide safe quality care that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient
• Develops the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and / or significant other health teaching / education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates / collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership
• Supports life long learning
• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred / Desired

Education

Preferred / Desired

Training

Preferred / Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred / Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required