RN Specialty CVOR

Cardiovascular Or Specialty Nurse

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Functions under the direction of the Department Manager and Clinical Coordinator. The Cardiovascular OR Specialty Nurse is responsible for implementing the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. The nurse is responsible for providing patient care that is age appropriate, and addresses the biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs of the patient and family/support system. The Cardiovascular OR Specialty Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem, urgent, emergent and life saving situations. In addition, this nurse coordinates surgical suite activities, prioritizes and directs surgical team in emergent situations with ease. She participates and coordinates staff development and professional self-development. This nurse is a role model and team leader who assists others in performing their responsibilities of patient care and organization support and is self-directed. Functions in a full time position as a circulator or surgical tech during peak surgery hours. Weekday, weekend and holiday call required. Some charge nurse responsibilities may be required.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Coordinates delivery of perioperative patient care

Maintains a high level of patient safety

Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care

Maintains CPR certification

Assumes responsibility for other duties as assigned

Provides age appropriate patient care

Promotes team spirit and positive work environment

Provides supportive environment for students and staff

Serves as professional role model

Liaison between physicians, patients, families, and staff

Supports fiscal accountability (cost containment) for human and material resources

Supports performance improvement initiatives designed to promote quality care

Documents patient care legibly, accurately and in accordance with site/department guidelines

Promotes shared governance and evidence based practice

Functions independently within a broad range of surgical specialties

Maintains 12 contact hours per year

Manages assigned surgical specialty for flow and cost containment

Strives to make the WellStar Standards of Gold part of daily work activity

Peer evaluation may be required

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of nursing Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

Reg Nurse (Single State) 1.00 Upon Hire Required

RN - Multi-state Compact 1.00 Upon Hire Required

Basic Life Support 2.00 Upon Hire Required

BLS - Instructor 2.00 Upon Hire Required

BLS - Provisional 2.00 Upon Hire Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support 3.00 Upon Hire Required

ACLS - Instructor 3.00 Upon Hire Required

ACLS - Provisional 3.00 Upon Hire Required

Pediatric Adv Life Support 4.00 Preferred

PALS - Instructor 4.00 Preferred

PALS - Provisional 4.00 Preferred

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Required Minimum Experience:

At least a year of Cardiovascular OR experience, to include CVOR Residents Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

A thorough knowledge of new trends and techniques in Cardiovascular surgery. Ability to multi-task using critical thinking skills anticipates surgeon's as well as surgical teams needs. Capable of prioritizing appropriate patient care in emergency situations. Current CPR certification and participates in annual safety and infection control programs. Emergency call coverage is required for weekdays, weekends and holidays. Attendance and punctuality must be commendable. Must be able to effectively communicate and understand verbal and written English language. Must be able to communicate effectively in a clear, courteous, professional and tactful manner especially in stressful situations. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills. Basic keyboarding skills required. Flexible in hours and work shifts due to need of continued patient care. Must be available for call on weekdays, weekends and holidays.

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