RN, Surgical Day Care at Cape Cod Healthcare

Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Process, Patient Records, Assessment, Discharge Planning, Plan of Care, Charge Nurse, Nursing Informatics, Staff Orientation, Staff Teaching, Quality Monitoring, Safety Procedures, IV Starts, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Ventilator Care, Pharmacology Exam, Arrhythmia Program

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities. Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse. Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems). Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff. Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year. Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures. Assesses personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees. Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers. Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Basic Life Support Certification required and must maintain certification. ACLS Certification required and must maintain certification. Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam. Successful passage of the Basic Arrhythmia Program or challenge exam. Must read, write and communicate in English. PALS Certification within six (6) months of position and must maintain certification. BSN Preferred. Demonstrated skills in I.V. starts, hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator care, required. One (1) year (within the last five (5) years) recent experience required in ICU/CVICU/CVPA/ER or SDC/PACU. Prior SDC or PACU experience preferred (within the last 5 years). On-call is required for off-shift, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

The role involves utilizing the nursing process to care for patients, maintaining accurate records, performing comprehensive patient assessments, and initiating plans of care in collaboration with allied providers. The nurse must also demonstrate proficiency as a charge nurse, participate in quality improvement activities, and serve as a resource person for staff orientation and teaching.