Full Time Registered Nurse - Easton, PA, United States - St. Luke's University Health Network

Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St.

Luke's are our most valuable asset Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for providing individual patient care based on the nursing process of assessment, planning,
implementation and evaluation. He/She must abide by the regulations of the Pennsylvania State Registered
Nurse Practice Act, maintain standards of practice as delineated by professional organizations for each area of
practice and adhere to St. Luke's Hospital policies and procedures when providing patient care. The
Cardiology Nurse functions as a practitioner to maintain nursing care on inpatients and to institute nursing
care on outpatient.
The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this
position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent
in the position


JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify patient per hospital policy utilizing two (2) identifiers.
• Assesses and monitors patient during procedures including but not limited to: TEE, Pharmacologic

echo, stress testing and other diagnostic testing as assigned. Documents adequately on pertinent
data sheets.

• Performs veni-puncture as required for testing.
• Assists physicians with orders and physical assessment of patients and documents assessments.
• Administers medications and contrast for procedures and documents appropriately.
• Accepts responsibility of keeping record of controlled substance during procedure and follows

protocol regarding storage of such substances. Maintains all crash carts.

• Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate and ongoing quality patient care for patients

experiencing procedures.

• Provides follow-up telephone calls post procedures for ongoing quality improvement and customer

service. Documents and reports any unusual findings to the manager.

• Functions as a professional role model and resource person, providing guidance to co-workers.
• Maintains equipment in good working condition and secures repairs at the direction of the

manager.

• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment and knowledge of growth and

development appropriate to the age of the patient treated (Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent or
Geriatric).

• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in

in-services and/or continuing education programs.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates/models the hospitals core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with

all customers (internal and external).

• Assist Department Manager with education and training required of department personnel.

Maintain education and competency documentation for department personnel.
Maintains confidentiality of all material handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper
release of information.

• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and

environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.

• Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions

with all customers (internal and external).

• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical

Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.

• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of

resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.

• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in

in-services
and/or continuing medical education programs.

• Responsible for cleanliness of work-space, equipment, and restocking supplies in work area.
• Cross training for assisting with EKG's, placement of holter monitors and event monitors and

assisting with stress testing.

• Obtains and maintains competency per the ACC/AHA for supervision of stress testing (routine and

cardiac nuclear stress within one year of hire.

• Demonstrates competency with department information service required applications: Care

Manager, Patient Care, EKG Muse, holter system, CVIS, structured reporting, Horizon Patient
Folder (HPF), hospital scheduling system (PHS), Kronos.

• Knowledge of MSDS accessibility through hospital online.
• Possesses knowledge of insurance codes, cardiology procedures, and required paperwork for all

procedures and department requirements.


Other Functions:

• Maintains an awareness of department budget.
• Maintains adequate supplies for the department.
• Assists the Manager of Cardiology as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS :
Considerable standing/walking. Frequent use of hands. Frequent use of upper extremities to
re-position patients, transport patients, and lifting supplies up to 25 lbs. Transporting patients up to 400
lbs via wheelchair, bed or stretcher. Assisting with re-positioning patients up to 250 lbs with assistance.
Occasionally stoops, bends and reaches above shoulder level. Touching as it relates to feeling, hearing
as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Seeing as it relates to general, near, far,
color, and peripheral vision. Also depth perception and visual monotony.

QUALIFICATIONS
(MINIMUM)


EDUCATION:
Graduate of professional nursing program. Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the
State of Pennsylvania. ACLS Certified Required.


TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :
Three years of Critical Care experience or cardiac patient care background necessary. Ability to
monitor and administer IV medications.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.

Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.

It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's