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Req #: 0000168257
Category: Nursing
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department: Cardiac Pre CTICU
Location:
Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027
Job Overview
First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.
At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.
Qualifications
Required:
• BSN
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• A minimum of three (3) years experience, with at least two (2) years in cardiology
Preferred
• Knowledge of standard of care treatment for heart failure
• Strong cardiac background
• Certification in Cardiac Nursing
Certifications And Licenses Required
• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• ACLS from the American Heart Association
Scheduling Requirements
• Day Shift, 8:30a – 4:30p (variable and not guaranteed)
• Full-Time, 37.5 hours
• Monday Friday
Essential Functions
• The RN performs patient assessment, facilitates coordination of services and care, including: patient assessment, patient, family, staff and community education programs, and documentation.
• Assists in the development of clinical practice guidelines, usage tracking, MCS database, new project/device implementation and participates in program related quality assurance/performance improvement activities.
• Participates in intra and interdisciplinary programs and committees, attend organ selection committee meetings, quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) review meetings, departmental education meetings, and participate in hospital education to staff as warranted, which may include annual competency training and/or initial orientation.
• Edit, and maintain the electronic medical records and regulatory electronic data submission elements. Compile, calculate, and analyze statistical, medical, and operational data to report to government, regulatory, and medical organizations. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of required regulatory care plans and organ sharing forms (if indicated).
• Track quality data indicators and provide-on-time monthly reporting for department QA and for Intermacs.
• Serves a a liaison between the patients, families and health care team during hospitalization and the post discharge period
• Communicates to Cardiologist, Heart Failure Director, and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluation of patients
• Works with the hospitalists, cardiologists, and HF Director in assessing readiness for discharge and risk for readmission
• Responsible for the guidance and coordination of care for patients and their caregivers through the continuum of care for both inpatient and outpatient
• Provides individualized information, support and education
• Works with case management and heart failure team to coordinate appointments for consultations and physician visits
• Participates in interdisciplinary nursing rounds for inpatients – discharge planning process
• Responsible for performance improvement and other metrics to determine effectiveness with all level of care providers to optimize the patient care experience
• Revises and monitors educational materials to ensure that they are coordinated, understandable, and meet the program standards
• Maintains the materials based on evidence and best practice guidelines
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations
• Learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors
• Reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions
• Identifying opportunities to standardize processes and ‘error proof’ systems that will lead to increased safety
• In addition, participating in safety education programs and root cause
Benefits And Perks
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Under general supervision of the Heart Failure Program Director and the Heart Failure Clinical Medical Director, coordinates patient care/services from the inpatient setting to an outpatient setting in order to improve patient outcomes,
• Serves a a liaison between the patients, families and health care team during hospitalization and the post discharge period
• Communicates to Cardiologist, Heart Failure Director, and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluation of patients
• Works with the hospitalists, cardiologists, and HF Director in assessing readiness for discharge and risk for readmission
• Responsible for the guidance and coordination of care for patients and their caregivers through the continuum of care for both inpatient and outpatient
• Provides individualized information, support and education
• Works with case management and heart failure team to coordinate appointments for consultations and physician visits
• Participates in interdisciplinary nursing rounds for inpatients – discharge planning process
• Responsible for performance improvement and other metrics to determine effectiveness with all level of care providers to optimize the patient care experience
• Revises and monitors educational materials to ensure that they are coordinated, understandable, and meet the program standards
• Maintains the materials based on evidence and best practice guidelines
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations
• Learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors
• Reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions
• Identifying opportunities to standardize processes and ‘error proof’ systems that will lead to increased safety
• In addition, participating in safety education programs and root cause
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
