Registered Nurse (RN) - Scrub Nurse - CVOR Open Heart Recovery

1w1 week ago

Mercy Health

Anderson, US · Full-time · $80,000 – $110,000

About this role

Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment. Identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care. Coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness. Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures. Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.

Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery. Engages in interprofessional collaboration and leadership within the CVOR open heart recovery team.

Integrates quality improvement, evidence-based practices and research in practice. Receives support for professional development through tuition assistance and continuing education. Joins a mission-driven organization focused on associate well-being personally and professionally.

Requirements

MUST HAVE SCRUB OR CIRCULATING EXPERIENCE
Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)
Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery
Coordination of patient care delivery in CVOR setting
Patient advocacy and partnership

Responsibilities

Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment and analyzes assessment data
Creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures
Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement
Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery
Coordinates care provided by health team members in CVOR open heart recovery
Provides and directs patient teaching activities utilizing scrub or circulating experience

Benefits

Incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support