Cardiac RN- Outpatient Unit
Req # : 2406334Avera Heart HospitalAHH OP ServicesSioux Falls, SDFull TimeDay Shift72 hours per 2 wk pay period; 4 shifts per week
Position Summary :
This professional staff person is responsible for performing assessments, developing a plan of care, implementing and evaluating the care.
The RN administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians and in keeping with the current clinical nursing practice.
In addition, the RN performs a range of technical services in a cross-functional mode to comprehensively serve patient needs.
Maintains patient safety and confidentiality at all times. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.
Education / Experience :
Graduate of a nursing program. Minimum of one-year adult, acute care with cardiology / cardiovascular nursing preferred.
Licensure / Certification :
Registered Nurse with current state licensure or licensure from a state within the Nursing Compact. Additional certifications are required as follows : BLS within 30 days of employment for all RNs, ACLS within one year of employment for RNs with the home department or cross trained in : PCU, ED, Cath Lab, Outpatient Services or Phase II Outpatient Cardiac Rehab, PALS or ENPC within one year of employment for RNs with ED as their home department
