RN - Cardiac PCU
Core
Provide specialized cardiac monitoring and care for patients with chest pain, atrial fibrillation, syncope, NSTEMI, and congestive heart failure in an accredited Chest Pain Center PCU.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Cardiac PCU)
Builds
Specialized cardiac observation and short-stay inpatient care
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient assessment and care planning, Medication administration, Electronic medical record systems (EPIC), Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient and family education, Clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances, Resource management, Evidence-based practice application
Preferred skills
AHA BLS-HCP certification, ACLS/PALS/NRP certification, Unit-based shared governance participation
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; Administer treatments and medications accurately; Collaborate with healthcare team to develop interdisciplinary plans of care; Identify and implement patient/family educational needs; Contribute to performance improvement activities; Act as patient advocate; Function as role model for clinical practice; Participate in orientation of new employees; Provide input into practice and work issues.
Seniority
Individual Contributor (IC)