Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Cardiac RN in Burien, Washington
Overview
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As our Cardiac Nurse at St Anne Hospital, you’ll care for patients who may have life-threatening cardiac events or conditions while helping their families navigate daily care and the long-term plan for healing and maintenance outside of the hospital.
You’ll never have the same day twice as your patients’ needs evolve. That’s why you must be adaptable and detail-oriented, observing vitals and reporting the warning signs early to our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, EKG techs, and other cardiovascular professionals.
Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to go the extra mile for your patients and your strong assessment skills. To further support your nursing career, we offer continuing education opportunities to help you advance your clinical nursing skills.
About Us:
Join a caring group of purpose driven professionals serving a diverse community with compassion and character. At St. Anne Hospital we strive to be the most trusted destination for health and healing.St Anne Hospital is a 115 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Burien, Wa.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Responsibilities
Job Summary:
This job is responsible for providing cath lab nursing care of adult patient populations undergoing cardiac procedures in the cath lab to include inpatient, outpatient and emergent.
Work is performed under standards of safety and care that provide instruction/guidance for taking care of issues and patient needs in the absence of a physician. Requires the use of judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care (within the scope of practice), including knowledge and integration of available standards, resources and data, and in the efficient utilization of staff/resources. Work involves continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and management. An incumbent is accountable for the quality of care provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide education, seek resources at the unit/department level, and delegate appropriate tasks.
Caring for patients admitted to our heart and vascular intensive care unit
Collaborating with cardiologists, EKG techs, echo techs, and others
Assess and interpret hemodynamic parameters and communicate any changes in vitals indicating a more serious condition
You’ll be a trusted educator and resource for your patients’ recovery and prevention of reoccurring issues thanks to the care plans you develop and implement
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
One year of related work experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
If assigned to the Procedure area - previous cardiac cath Lab experience or a minimum of two years experience within the past three years in an acute care setting, i.e., ICU, PCU, PACU ER.
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump experience preferred.
One Years Of Experience preferred, if in Procedure area previous Cath Lab Experience or two years in an acute care setting Active RN license in good standing with the State of Washington
Current American Heart Association Healthcare BLS Certification
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or within six months of hire
CCRN (Certification in Adult Critical Care) RN preferred
Pay Range
$42.58 - $71.89 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
