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JOB SUMMARY
The Clinician 2 has authority, responsibility, and accountability as follows:
Plan of Care/Clinical Pathways: Develops an individualized plan of care for assigned patients. Coordinates care for individual patients on a day to day basis.
Education: Accountable for teaching patients new information. Accountable for maintaining professional competencies.
Communication: Is accountable for effective communication with patients/family, care team members and physicians regarding the patient's progress on the plan of care and response to treatment.
Staff Development: Participates in the orientation of new employees. Oversees care assigned to paraprofessionals on the patient care team. Works in partnership with members of the team. Gives input into peer evaluations.
Quality: Implements plan of care/Clinical Pathways assuring progression toward quality outcomes.
Safety: Provides and supports a safe patient care environment.
Collaboration: Consults with physician and team members regarding changes in patient's condition and revises the plan of care utilizing input of team members. Supports roles of all coworkers.
Practice: Operates within the scope of their practice as outlined by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
DEPARTMENT/UNIT SPECIFIC PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates competence in cardiac cath lab assessment by identifying normal level of function versus alterations from normal parameters.
Utilizes standards of cardiac cath lab nursing practice and the nursing process in daily practice.
Prioritizes within a cardiac cath lab environment involving high bed turnover.
Performs clinical procedures in Cardiovascular Department per physician request, e.g., catheterizations, injection of medication/IV contrast, etc.
Monitors patients receiving conscious sedation in department.
Monitors patients for adverse reactions to contrast media, and intervenes as appropriate.
Assists with management/troubleshooting for those patients in Cardiovascular Department with intravenous fluids.
Provides pre-procedure education to patients, both in patient and out-patient as indicated.
Participates in the development of patient teaching material.
Monitors patients during non-invasive cardiology studies (e.g., tilt table, treadmills, echocardiograms).
Requirements:
EDUCATION/TRAINING (or equivalent)
Associate Degree/Diploma in Nursing
Bachelor Degree in Nursing preferred
Other: 10 CEUs per year upon hire
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS (with minimum requirements indicated as appropriate)
1 year as Clinician 1 or equivalent.
Knowledge of Radiologic Technology.
Ability to deal with trauma patients and other emergency conditions.
CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES
Current licensure as R.N. in State of Missouri
Current BLS within 3 months of hire
Current ACLS within 1 year of hire
To apply, please click http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsporg=CARONDELETHEALTH&cws=1&rid=3299 Location: Kansas City, MO
Compensation: Competitive
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Published at 02-03-2012
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