The RN provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.

Essential Functions And Duties

Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.

Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.

Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.

Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.

Performs accurate supply and equipment usage documentation and charge capture.

Assures that equipment is functioning properly, and that appropriate supply inventory is maintained in procedural rooms.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

Performs mandatory standby and callback as assigned.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Additional Cath Lab Duties

Perform diagnostic and interventional hemodynamic monitoring

Perform Neuro-intervention, Vascular, and Structured heart exams.

Perform hemodynamic monitoring on Cath lab specific equipment.

Perform conscious sedation on adults following SCHS policies and guidelines.

Additional Non-invasive Cardiology Duties

Perform diagnostic hemodynamic monitoring and other Non-Invasive Diagnostic Procedures performed to assess the Cardiovascular System. Assist in the recovery of Cath Lab patients as needed in SSU or PACU.

Education

Required: As required by RN licensure.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Required: Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS within 30 days of hire. Moderate Sedation 30 days of hire. Code Grey training within 6 months of hire.

Preferred: Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. CCRN, CNOR, RCIS)

Experience

Required: One (1) year Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology experience, Surgical asepsis, scrub assist, and coronary intervention procedures. Cardiovascular Interventional Lab equipment experience, Hemodynamic monitoring. Cardiovascular or EP Lab experience within the past five (5) years.

Preferred: Two (2) years Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology experience, Surgical asepsis, scrub assist, and coronary intervention procedures. Cardiovascular Interventional Lab equipment experience, Hemodynamic monitoring. Biomedical Nursing training in advanced Cardiac Care.