Search Jobs

Posted: 05/07/2024 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Core Technologies - Contract Job Number: 28814

Job Description

Position Title: Cardiac RN

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity for Cardiac RN with our client that is located in Pikeville, KY.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process, within established standards and practices for assigned patients.
Assesses and reassesses young adult, adult, and elderly patients and applies the nursing process to:
Demonstrates basic competency in specialized procedures/equipment i.e.:
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Care of patients Pre/Post CABG
- Care of patients Pre/Post Interventional Cardiac Procedures
- Maintain/Pull sheaths
- Angioseal/Vasoseal
- Specialized medications/drips/Titration
- ACT Machine
- Sedation
- Pain Management
- Chest Tube care/insertion
- TPN/PPN
- KODA
- Central Lines
- IV therapy
- IVADD
- Infusion Therapy
- Information Management
- Boomerang

Job Qualifications:
Must Have:

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care as indicated.
Performs a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and re-assessments as per policy.
Provides individualized, age-specific care that supports hemostatic regulation, hemodynamic monitoring, and physiologic functioning.
Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Maintains patient confidentiality. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families. Functions as patient advocate.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of an individualized and mutually agreed upon plan of care. Reviews/revises/updates/resolves plan of care daily.
Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates the effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate.
Supervises other health care staff involved in patient care. Allocates and monitors the work of others.
Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures in the department.
Responds promptly to changes in workload as necessary to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency.
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of performance improvement activities to improve patient outcomes, processes, and the work of the environment.
Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meeting, staff meetings, and workshops; shows responsibility for own professional practice and on-going education.
Maintains operation of patient care equipment to include mechanical adjustments. Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and the proper functioning of equipment. Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Meets all departmental specific competencies.
Performs housekeeping duties when needed.
Assists with transportation of patients when needed.
Adheres to dress code.
Adheres to medical center policies addressing infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Serves as team leader and role model for other staff members.

Education and Licensure:

Associate degree in nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
RN license required. CPR required.
BLS, ACLS, NIHSS EKG required.
2 years’ experience required; 5 years preferred.

Job Details:

Contract
Schedule: Days, 7a-7p, 48 hrs/wk, 8 weeks
Pay Rate: $53 /hr
Location: Pikeville, KY.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to Software, Electronics, Medical Device, Telecom, and Aerospace companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

Meet Your Recruiter

Brian Deb

Apply Now:

Apply Later

Share This Job:

Apply Online Apply with LinkedIn Apply with Facebook Apply with Twitter

Share This Job:

Related Jobs:

About Pikeville, KY

Ready to explore exciting job opportunities in the vibrant Pikeville, Kentucky area? Nestled in the heart of the stunning Appalachian mountains, Pikeville offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, and growing career prospects. This thriving community boasts unique landmarks like the Pikeville Cut-Through Project and the beautiful Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. Dive into the local culture with a visit to the Appalachian Center for the Arts or catch a show at the historic Artists Collaborative Theatre. With mouthwatering local cuisine, a strong sense of community, and plenty of outdoor recreation at your fingertips, Pikeville is an irresistible destination to launch or advance your career. Browse our job listings today and discover the exciting opportunities waiting for you in the Pikeville area!