RN-Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular/Stroke Unit
Core
Inpatient Registered Nurse providing direct patient care, assessments, and care planning in an Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular/Stroke Unit.
Role type
Inpatient Registered Nurse (Cardiovascular/Stroke)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe clinical outcomes for acute cardiac and stroke patients
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Care Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, Medication administration, IV therapy, Stroke scale assessment (NIHSS), ACLS certification, Evidence-based practice application
Preferred skills
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Preceptor skills
Technologies
Cardiac drips (Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Milrinone), Electronic Health Records (implied by unit standards)
Responsibilities
Completes patient assessments and formulates care plans, Administers treatments and medications including cardiac drips, Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team, Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions, Participates in unit-based decision-making for evidence-based practice, Ensures patient and family education and discharge planning