LVHN - TRAVEL: REGISTERED NURSE (RN) / TRANSITIONAL OPEN HEART UNIT (TOHU) - NIGHTS - CC

3 weeks ago

Allentown PA USA, United States Becker Health Full time
*Do NOT submit anyone who lives less than 50 miles radius from the LVHN position worksite & Submission attestation must be provided when presenting Travel RNs
****REQUIRED: PROOF of COVID & FLU vaccination MUST be provided at time candidate is submitted Declinations are accepted.****
***Please note: LVHN requires a full Hep B series (3 doses) or positive Hep B antibody documentation**
Experience Needed: progressive/step down experience; phlebotomy, IV starts, cardiac rhythm interpretation, drips (such as amiodarone, Cardizem, heparin, insulin), chest tube management, epidural/PCA management, fall prevention, pressure injury prevention.
REQUIRED: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Unit Information: All patients are monitored on telemetry or portable hardwire.
We are primarily a surgical progressive surgical unit and we care for the following surgical patient populations:
Cardiothoracic/post cardiac surgery, valve replacements, post mitraclip (interventional approach mitral valve repair), lung resections (both open and robotic), thorascopic lung reduction
Patients with chest tubes or Asept for pneumothorax, pleural effusion
Vascular surgery carotid endarterectomy, fem-pop, etc, endovascular aortic repair, abdominal aortic repair, venous thrombolysis, post aortogram
Rapid response patients from med-surg for arrhythmia/rate control (afib with RVR)
Transfers from medical-surgical ICU (respiratory failure, complex surgeries)
ED admissions for sepsis requiring low level monitoring
COPD and CHF exacerbation
Other patients who normally go to med-surg after procedures who have subsequent cardiac sequelae requiring low level monitoring (i.e. new onset afib with RVR)
Infusions: amiodarone, Cardizem, insulin, heparin
Provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages the care of designated patients. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.
Certifications - Required
AHA BLS - Basic Life Support Certificate
AHA ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certificate
AHA NIHSS
Education - Required
Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
Experience - Required
1 year Acute Care Experience and/or experience congruent with role in service line.
Licenses - Required
Registered Nurse State of Pennsylvania
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required
Successful completion of Registered Nurse orientation.
Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty.
Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
Basic computer skills.
Education - Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Nursing
Additional Qualifications - Preferred

NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification, as per unit requirement
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification, as per unit requirement

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