Registered Nurse Resident - Cardiovascular Unit

Position Title:

RN Resident - Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Unit - Days & Nights Available

Department:

Cardiovascular Unit

Job Description:

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Location: University of Oklahoma Medical Center

pap-Shift: Full-Time, 36hrs/week, 7a-7p & 7p-7a available

The Cardiovascular Unit focuses on cardiac and vascular care for adults and varies widely in acuity and complexity. Focused patientcare areas include post-operative paraoesophageal hernia repair, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), bypass grafting (Fem-Pop, Pop-Pop), and cardiac and peripheral artery stents. In addition, our unit performs Direct Current Cardioversion (DCCV). This unit focuses on progressing post-ICU populations to help discharge after cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgery requiring ICU. Care includes monitoring new Permanent Pacemaker (PPM),
Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD), or Transvenous Pacemaker
(TVP).

General Description: An OU Health Registered Nurse (RN) I works under general supervision, providing the highest quality of care to patients in a hospital setting with health problems ranging from simple to complex. They model the OU Health Way, as evident in their work output and interactions with employees and patients, through living OU Health’s core values of putting Patients First, pursuing Relentless Excellence, showing Integrity, seeking Inclusion for all staff and patients, always Learning, and valuing Teamwork.

RN I represents the nurse who is a novice or an advanced beginner advancing to competent. While advancing from novice to competent, the nurse relies on rules rather than principles which are independent of specific situations. The advanced beginner may have enough real experience to begin to formulate principles. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Aligns behaviors with OU Health values and maintains nursing professional practice standards.
• Assumes responsibility for an assigned patient or group of patients.
• Documents patient responses to nursing interventions and prescribed medical treatments, noting all changes in physician order on assigned patients.
• Assists physician in the examination of patients and in performing minor diagnostic procedures and treatment.
• Obtains and monitors physiological data of patients, observes the physiological manifestations of patients, and intervenes when necessary.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Initiates, regulates and monitors intravenous infusions and blood products.
• Delivers patient care safely and competently. 
• Resolves patient complaints in a timely manner in accordance with policy and in collaboration with support staff.
• Informs patient and family of hospital procedures and shares care plan during the time of care and at the time of discharge.
• Makes referrals regarding patient care needs to appropriate personnel.
• Fosters a growth mindset through seeking mentorship, remaining open to coaching and feedback, and maintaining professional certification(s)/licensure in order to perpetually develop and uphold the skills required for proficiency within the nursing profession.
• Develops a professional career plan and establishes personal, performance goals in alignment with enterprise-wide metrics, frequently measuring progress with department leadership.
• Fosters an inclusive workforce where individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve OU Health’s winning aspiration.
• Delegates tasks to clinical support staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience in patient care as a Registered Nurse.

License/Certification/Registration:

• Current Registered Nurse License (RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact Registered Nurse (eNLC)).
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association) certification required upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of basic professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing services and apply nursing techniques.
• Ability to maintain civility and good working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to respond effectively to cultural and language needs of patients and visitors.
• Skilled in computer applications designed to ensure quality and safety measures for patients.
• Ability to establish and maintain integrity and trust with patients by advocating in the patient’s best interest.
• Ability to engage and manage conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Ability to maintain compliance accreditation with local, state, and federal regulatory standards.
• Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and maximized to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills characterized by candor, openness, integrity, and ability to be diplomatic.

Job Description

General Description: The Endoscopy Technician I is a professional who works under minimal supervision to prepare and maintain endoscopic equipment, assist physicians during procedures, and support the RN with patient care before, during, and after procedures.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities, with or without an accommodation, may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Set up procedure rooms with the necessary equipment.
• Perform safety checks to ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
• Assist physicians and nurses during procedures by handling the endoscope and other instruments.
• Manipulates instruments to aid in the efficiency of the endoscopist and avoid hazard to patient.
• Help position patients and ensure their comfort and safety during the procedure.
• Observe progress of procedure and provides additional instruments, supplies, or other items as needed.
• Transport equipment/instruments from procedure patient room to reprocessing room at the appropriate time and in the appropriate manner.
• Coordinate the flow of patients with other staff. 
• Promote cost effective supply usage.
• Clean procedure room areas and disposes of soiled linen.
• Restock supplies as needed.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: No experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• GI Tech Certification of Completion issued by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) OR Associates Program Certification of Completion issued by the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) required within 12 months.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Ability to write clearly and understand written and oral instructions. 
• Ability to operate computer and other equipment required for the job.
• Basic knowledge of endoscopic procedures and ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot endoscopy equipment.
• Ability to follow all safety and infection control protocols.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced team.

This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

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