Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Summary:
On the Cardiac Observation Unit, we pride ourselves on fostering a family-like atmosphere where teamwork and mutual respect are paramount. Our dedicated 12 bed-unit is designed to ensure each patient receives personalized, high-quality care. This fast-paced unit offers a unique patient population of patients with diagnoses such as chest pain, NSTEMIs, cardiac dysrhythmias, post cardiac catheterization, INARI, and pacemaker recovery, as well as the occasional overflow of patients needing to be admitted for dialysis, syncope, etc. Our team members have the unique opportunity to enhance their skills in patient assessments, critical thinking, and decision making while equally making a significant impact on the lives of the community we serve. Our nurse-to-patient ratio ranges from 3:1 and 5:1 as we adjust to safely meet the needs of the individualized patient. This allows our nurses to provide attentive and compassionate care. Our team works collaboratively to ensure that every patient feels values and supported throughout their stay. Join us and experience the exceptional care and supportive environment that sets our Cardiac Observation Unit apart.
Responsibilities:
1. Education--Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
2. Evaluation of care--Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care
3. Implementation--Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.
4. Leadership--With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all
5. Patient Assessment--Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs
6. Planning--Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
7. Research--Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability
Other information:
Education Requirements:
● Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Two (2) years of nursing experience caring for acute and chronically ill patients or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals
Entity: Nash UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: NGH Cardiac Obv Unit
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Night Job
Location of Job: NASH HC
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No