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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovasc First Assist

Integrated Resources, Inc

Covington, LA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Data Entry, Data Recovery, Disease Prevention and Control, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, Infectious Diseases, Keyboards, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medications, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, On Call, Patient Care, Patient Safety, People Management, Perioperative Nursing, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Special Needs, State Laws and Regulations, Waste Disposal, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Covington, LA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovasc First Assist Job Location: Covington, LA Job Duration: 3 Months (possibility of extension) Day Shift - 8 HRS Cardiovascular Surgery ; Must be able to use the Terumo system for Endoscopic Vein and Radial Artery Harvesting; on call required WITH VEIN & RADIAL HARVESTING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED Job Summary: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. Duties and Responsibilities: Performs direct and indirect patient care duties. Exhibits competencies in the care of and services provided to patients/customers in specific relation to their age and developmental stage with supervision of the staff nurse. Communicates with Surgeon on any special needs. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Education: Required - Registered Nurse diploma. Preferred - Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Experience: Required - 5 years Operating Room experience. Certifications: Required - Current RN License in the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Advanced Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association. Preferred - Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR). Successful completion of an RNFA program. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon. Ability to adapt to change in a positive and constructive manner. Physical and Environmental Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or When it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or When the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. Additional Job Details: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized. Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability). Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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