RN-HEART TEAM

Job Summary: The CV RN reports to the CV Coordinator and the Director of the CV Service Line.
The CV RN must be detail-oriented, flexible, juggle multiple priorities without missing a beat, adept with technical skills, a team player, and possess excellent communication skills.
They must be able to think critically in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
This person must function proficiently in CV surgery and adapt to job duties within the CV service line.
The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of urgency and accountability, with a notable pride in self and drive for excellence.
Performance Expectations: Items considered essential functions of the job are listed below.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians and the interprofessional care team.
Promotes a positive work environment with for the CV team and within the CV service line.
Exhibits open and professional communication.
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients undergoing surgical intervention.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs Provides the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures with a focus on surgical counts, prepping, timeouts, and specimen handling.
Provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently, which may include patient with varied and complex needs.
Demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights.
Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families, and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on a plan of care.
Contributes to teamwork by awareness of overall unit acuity, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance.
Seeks guidance from and offers guidance to interprofessional healthcare team.
Advocates on the patient and/or family behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patient’s condition, supported by accurate documentation.
Improves quality and safety, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team.
Able to set up and troubleshooting Operating Room equipment including but not limited to: electrocautery, bipolar devices, suctions, drills, video equipment, lasers, headlights, surgical lights, OR tables, etc.
Able to use of patient positioning devices in a variety of required ways using a full range of positioning devices.
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Assists anesthesia personnel as needed throughout the procedure but especially during induction and emergence.
Able to tolerate high and low-temperature ranges set to accommodate desired patient outcomes.
Able to tolerate physically demanding tasks of moving equipment and patients utilizing safety measures for you, coworkers, and /or patients.
Able to properly label and process specimens collected from the field.
Able to gown and glove, maintain the sterile field, and hold retractors or heart as needed.
Displays self-motivation to independently manage time effectively, timely document care, minimize incidental overtime and prioritize daily tasks.
Anticipate the sterile team's and anesthesiologist's needs and respond quickly and efficiently as needs arise.
Remain attentive to the progress of the surgical procedure and the needs of individual team members by watching and listening, giving CV Coordinator adequate notification of delays, conflicts, problems, etc.
Communicate with ancillary departments as necessary.
Accurately completes all Intra-Op Documentation, including all supply and implant charges.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Implements measures to prevent exposure to infection pathogens and communicable conditions; and to promote a safe and confidential environment for the patient and staff Adhere to the OR, hospital, and CV service line policies for Attire and Attendance.
Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the department.
Champions the development and growth of safety culture.
Participates in all competencies planned for the job role prior to deadlines.
Follows the policies in the Employee Handbook.
The spreading of rumors and gossip creates unnecessary turmoil, weakens working relationships, and is contrary to the spirit of the hospital and is prohibited.
Uses “We Care” philosophy in daily communication Works assigned shift and responds when called upon for additional or emergency services.
Qualifications: Education/Skills Graduate of a recognized non-online RN program required Work Experience: Experience as OR RN preferred but not required.
Experience RN within the CV Service Line preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Required Preferred Timeframe X Current license with the MS State Board of Nursing X Basic Life Support X Advanced Life Support X NIH Stroke Scale X Telemetry Nurse Education Mental Demands: Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, set priorities, and function under stress.