Cardiac Nurse

Overview:

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

Responsibilities:

Incorporates knowledge of the nursing process and the professional standards of nursing in daily practice. Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments/interventions. Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient.

1. Diagnostic and patient monitoring (detection and recognition of acute changes and escalation or concerns/critical results). 
2. Administration and monitoring therapeutic interventions and regimens (starting/maintaining intravenous therapies, administering medication per patients’ rights, preventing falls and skin breakdown and following policies in relation to safety measures).
3. Effective management of rapidly changing situations (identifying, assessing and anticipating needs).
4. Organization and work rule competencies (prioritizing, coordination and meeting multiple patient needs in a timely manner). 
5. Helping Role (consistently contribute to a healing environment, providing patient comfort and support for human dignity, serving as a patient advocate and building and maintaining a therapeutic environment. 
6. Teaching-Coaching Function (assess and evaluates the patient’s readiness and ability to learn, effectively explains a patient’s condition and their interpretation of his or her illness. 
7. Ensuring the quality of health care/organization practices (understands and incorporates Evidence-Based Practice guidelines into their practices, uses hospital resources effectively, demonstrates the ability to use, maintain and troubleshoot patient equipment and communicates effectively and timely with physicians regarding care needs, status changes and questions regarding treatment plans.
8. Recognizes and performs duties which are needed even when not directly assigned. 

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education & Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Program

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/Equivalent or Higher

Required Licensure & Certifications:

• Registered Nurse License

• American Heart Association BLS

Preferred Licensure & Certifications:

• American Heart Association ACLS

• American Heart Association PALS

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficient in necessary nursing procedures (Including medication administration, wound care, ECG interpretation (basic), and patient assessment). 

• Ability to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members, and to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and maintaining a safe work environment.

• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) documentation.