JOB SUMMARY

This position accepts the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care during the cardiology patients’/families’ stay through the use of the nursing process.  Directs patient/family education and delegates to ancillary personnel while maintaining professional nursing standards. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, spiritual, social and education needs. Strives daily to make Customer Service a focus. Evaluates and documents patient/family responses to nursing interventions while working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired patient care outcomes. Guides and directs patient care activities to customize the above-indicated population by utilizing clinical/critical thinking skills. Attends and participates in departmental/organizational meetings, in services and educational opportunities.  Serves as a steward for the hospital’s human and material resources.  Meets productivity expectations of unit/department as defined by unit manager.  Identifies/enters accurate charges.  Utilizes and maintains appropriate supplies in department.  Support staffing needs for patient care. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education [formal]: Graduate of a program in professional nursing. Current Iowa RN licensure in the state of Iowa. BSN preferred

Experience:  Demonstrated competence and knowledge of cardiology patients with a least two years of cardiac step-down experience preferred. Previous experience in the care of the Cardiac Cath procedure patient,12 lead EKG's, arterial lines, vasoactive drips, moderate sedation and assisting with cardioversions/TEE's preferred. Must pass Cardiac Dysthymia exam yearly. Must pass ECCO modules with 1 year of hire or documentation of previously completed at MercyOne prior to transfer to department. (Contract staff not required to complete modules)

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Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.