RN/Registered Nurse - Daniel Drake Center - SNF 2 North

Company: UC Health
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

Knowledge and Skills:Education: Associate's degree, minimum required. Bachelor's degree, preferred.Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.License and Certification: Current Ohio RN License.Years of Experience:Medical/Surgical 0 (will accept new grads)Critical Care 2 years equivalent experience preferredPerioperative Services 2 years equivalent experience preferredEmergency Department 2 years equivalent experience preferredObstetrics/Gynecology 2 years equivalent experience preferredMobile Care/Transport 2 years critical care/emergency nursing or 2 years' pre-hospital Paramedic level experience and 2 years' critical care/emergency experience. Transport nursing experience preferred.Radiology 2 years of critical care or emergency care experience preferred; one year interventional radiology preferredPICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) 2 years clinical nursing experience required; Prefer critical nursing experience or one year of PICC experienceRequired Skills and Knowledge:pecialties --- Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc.) current before end of department orientation.Critical Care --- Care for the patient requiring hemodynamic monitoring, including but not limited to pulmonary artery catheter, arterial line,* Care for the patient with a temporary pacemaker.* Care for the patient with acute respiratory failure requiring ventilator support.* Care for the patient with acute/chronic renal failure in need of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)* Care for postoperative patient that initiated from ICU* Care for post-interventional procedural patient, including but not limited to, angioplasty, stent placement* Care for the patient requiring paralytic medical management* Care for the patient requiring intra-aortic balloon pump* Acts as resource for Centralized Monitoring Unit* Responds to Code Blue and Rapid Response TeamPerioperative Services --- Initiates and participates in Universal Protocol for all surgical procedures* Demonstrates knowledge of patient safety by providing a safe O.R. experience overall, which includes: ESU, fire, and positioning safety; proper count procedures; proper use of specialty equipment used in the O.R.* Carries out effectively, core measure set activities and associated documentation requirements. IE: SCIP* Utilizes American Organization of Operating Room Nurses Standards (AORN), Recommended Practices and Guidelines when providing care within the Operation Room* Demonstrates the ability to effectively circulate on all types of surgical procedures* Demonstrates commitment to accountability in cost containment strategies with supply acquisition, handling and charging* Ability to fulfill on call requirements* Effectively functions in the scrub role as applicableEmergency Dept. --- PALS current within 1 year of hire* Passing grade on the basic dysrhythmias/EKG exam upon orientation completion and yearly.* Awareness and Operations HazMat Training required within one year of hire and annually* Procedural Sedation Competency* Rapid Sequence Intubation Competency* Triage patients utilizing 5-level Emergency Severity Index Triage and determine priority of care based on physical assessment.* Understands de-escalation principles and utilizes skills/techniques in appropriate situationsLabor and Delivery --- NRP and STABLE are required to be obtained within the orientation period.* EFM certification required within 2 years of hire. (West Chester Hospital)* 1-3 years' minimum experience working in Women's' Health Services, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Nursing* Knowledge of labor, delivery, postpartum and nursery care essentials* Must know principles and practice of sterile technique and infection prevention* Skilled in technical aspects of mother/infant care* Able to perform effectively in stressful situations* Able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people and departments* Preferred PALS, NRP or obtain within one yearSpecial Care Nursery --- Cares for infants transitioning to extra uterine life* Provides age and culturally appropriate care to patient* Consults and coordinates with health team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans* Provides nutritional assessment and specialized feedings* Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IV* Draws labs* Provides arterials and intravenous therapy* Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators and incubators* Prepares, administers and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments* Monitors vital signs and initiates corrective actions when the patient displays adverse symptoms; communicates to the healthcare team* Assists physician during examinations, treatments and procedures which could include life-saving situations* Instructs and educates newborns' families* Participates in discharge planningLTAC --- Previous clinical experience or certification in critical care, medical/surgical, rehabilitation, and/or gerontology nursing is preferred.* BCLS required prior to patient contact.* ACLS and telemetry (EKG) required within 6 months of hire.Radiology --- Provides pre-procedure, intra-procedure and post-procedure care of patients undergoing Interventional Radiology procedures.* Is competent in moderate sedation under the direction of a physician* Follow proper radiation safety techniques including compliance with local, state or federal regulation. Uses proper shielding to reduce radiation exposure, adheres to correctly wearing dosimeter badges and maintains a working environment where radiation exposure to self, coworkers, and patients is as low as reasonably achievable.* Performs proper decontamination procedures in the event of radioactive spills/contamination incidents.* ACLSMobile Care --- Apply and obtain Indiana and Kentucky Nursing License within three months of hire* Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC), or Transport Nursing Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC)* Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) or their equivalents must be obtained within the departmental orientation period.* Relevant certification (CEN, CCRN, CFRN OR CTRN) or equivalent required within two years of employment.* Ability to make independent, clinically and operationally competent decisions in a challenging environment.PICC Team --- Evaluate the appropriateness of vascular access request* Is competent in utilization of imaging equipment and PICC /midline catheter supplies* Knowledgeable in anatomy and physiology as it pertains to proper placement of PICC and midline catheters* Passing grade on the basic dysrhythmias/EKG exam upon orientation completion and annually* Maintain competency in EKG interpretation related to catheter placement* Must demonstrate principles and practice of sterile technique and infection preventionCardiac Cath --- Passing grade on dysrhythmias/EKG exam upon completion and yearly* Procedural Sedation Competency yearly* Care for patient requiring hemodynamic monitoring* Competent in arterial and venous sheath pulls* Provides pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post procedure care of patient undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures* Demonstrates ability to effectively circulate all types of cardiac catheterization procedures* Must know principles and practice sterile technique and infection prevention* Competent in radiation safety* Must perform and chart thorough cardiovascular assessments* Required to take "call". Must live within 30-minute radius.* ACLS required* Completes annual competency specific to MIS (West Chester Hospital only)Wound Care --- Completes an annually certification of mandatory unit specific, hospital and safety education.* Wound ostomy care knowledge* Diabetic education* Knowledge of adult learning principlesCardiovascular Recovery --- Passing grade on dysrhythmias/EKG exam upon completion and yearly* Procedural Sedation Competency yearly* Care for patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring- arterial lines and Swans Ganz catheters only* Care for pre and post procedural patients, including but not limited to; angiogram, angioplasty, pacemaker/ICD placement, ablation, TEE/Cardioversion, Tilt table test, Loop recorder placement/removal* Competent in management of post procedural care, including but not limited to; access site management, hemodynamic stability, complex assessment* Competent in arterial and venous sheath pulls* Demonstrates and verbalizes knowledge and understanding of the care for a heart failure patient* ACLSStress Testing Lab/Echo Lab --- ACLS Current* Passing grade on dysrhythmias/EKG exam upon completion and yearly* Procedural Sedation Competency yearly* Competent in General Stress Testing, Echo Stress Testing & Nuclear Stress Testing* Competent in Holter Monitor application and removal* Competent in contrast administration and bubbles studies* Competent in radiation safetyElectrophysiology --- Passing grade on dysrhythmias/EKG exam upon completion and yearly* Procedural Sedation Competency yearly* Care for patient requiring hemodynamic monitoring* Competent in arterial and venous sheath pulls* Provides pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post procedure care of patient undergoing electrophysiology procedures* Demonstrates ability to function in the scrub role and effectively circulate all types of electrophysiology procedures* Must know principles and practice sterile technique and infection prevention* Competent in radiation safety* Must perform and chart thorough cardiovascular assessments* ACLS requiredDaniel Drake Ctr Post Acute Cr

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