RN, Vascular Coordinator - Vein & Vascular Center
- Req #: 2400727
- Facility Name: Vein and Vascular Center
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Facility Address:
160 South Main StreetBedford,NH
- Job Shift: Day
- Posted Date: 7/17/2024
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general direction of the Practice Administrator and in accordance with standards of care and practice established by the Nursing Organization and the specific department; the rules, regulations and/or standards established by the State Board of Nursing, the Joint Commission, and appropriate specialty organizations relevant to the patient population under care, the incumbent performs the following essential functions:
Patient Care:
1. Assessment:
a. Interviews the patient and/or family to obtain a comprehensive history and to obtain data about patient's development status, behavior, cultural, and health concerns.
b. Examines the patient to obtain objective physical data.
c. Reviews clinical data from diagnostic studies and previous records.
d. Completes a physical and psychosocial assessment based on interview, examination and review of clinical data.
e. Based on assessment, identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care problems.
f. Documents data and assessment on appropriate form according to instructions.
g. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to address patient needs.
h. Reassesses patient status at established time frames and as indicated by the patient's status.
i. Reports status and changes in status as appropriate.
j. Assesses potential for development of crisis situations and asks for assistance.
k. Performs telephone triage appropriately assessing signs and symptoms, potential risk for complications and necessity of immediate interventions.
2. Planning:
a. Develops an individualized approach to deliver nursing care to the patient and family, including age-specific developmental needs and incorporating their input and preferences whenever possible.
b. Establishes goals with the patient and the family.
c. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop an integrated plan of care.
d. Initiates discharge planning as an integral part of the plan of care at the time of admission and updates status of the discharge plan on a continuing basis.
e. Documents plan of care appropriately.
f. Participates in early planning and scheduling of vascular access and appointments.
g. Follows-up on referrals made to surgeons
a) Obtain copies of office visits and operative reports when appropriate
b) Communicates regularly with individual patients and support staff, including vascular surgeons and providers.
3. Implementing Plan of Care:
a. Coordinates and implements the medical diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
b. Performs nursing care tailored to the individual's needs.
c. Provides for patient's dignity during provision of care.
d. Ensures a calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for patients and their families, serving as an advocate when appropriate.
e. Assesses the patient's response to and understanding of care provided.
f. Documents implementation of care appropriately.
g. Reports patient's response to care as indicated.
h. Completes all required forms which support the continuum of care.
i. Provides education based on patient/family's assessed needs.
j. Participates in the care of patients with complex problems.
k. Interprets and manages protime results accurately within approved written guidelines. Consults with a vascular provider when indicated to make appropriate adjustments. Contacts patients with results within 24 hours.
l. Monitors that patients complete testing procedures. Reviews test results. Contacts patients with results and recommendations, after collaborating with a vascular provider.
4. Evaluating Plan of Care:
a. Reviews and updates the plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and other multidisciplinary team members.
b. Documents progress toward expected patient outcomes.
c. Reassesses patients' abilities and incorporates anticipated needs into the plan of care.
d. Documents all treatment and patient/family interactions/interventions in the medical record.
Education:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN Required.
Experience:
• Minimum of three years recent clinical experience. Experienced in cardiovascular preferred. Clinical research experience preferred. Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Certification preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
• Current registration in the State of NH as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Under the general direction of the Practice Administrator and in accordance with standards of care and practice established by the Nursing Organization and the specific department; the rules, regulations and/or standards established by the State Board of Nursing, the Joint Commission, and appropriate specialty organizations relevant to the patient population under care, the incumbent performs the following essential functions:
Patient Care:
1. Assessment:
a. Interviews the patient and/or family to obtain a comprehensive history and to obtain data about patient's development status, behavior, cultural, and health concerns.
b. Examines the patient to obtain objective physical data.
c. Reviews clinical data from diagnostic studies and previous records.
d. Completes a physical and psychosocial assessment based on interview, examination and review of clinical data.
e. Based on assessment, identifies nursing diagnoses/patient care problems.
f. Documents data and assessment on appropriate form according to instructions.
g. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to address patient needs.
h. Reassesses patient status at established time frames and as indicated by the patient's status.
i. Reports status and changes in status as appropriate.
j. Assesses potential for development of crisis situations and asks for assistance.
k. Performs telephone triage appropriately assessing signs and symptoms, potential risk for complications and necessity of immediate interventions.
2. Planning:
a. Develops an individualized approach to deliver nursing care to the patient and family, including age-specific developmental needs and incorporating their input and preferences whenever possible.
b. Establishes goals with the patient and the family.
c. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to develop an integrated plan of care.
d. Initiates discharge planning as an integral part of the plan of care at the time of admission and updates status of the discharge plan on a continuing basis.
e. Documents plan of care appropriately.
f. Participates in early planning and scheduling of vascular access and appointments.
g. Follows-up on referrals made to surgeons
a) Obtain copies of office visits and operative reports when appropriate
b) Communicates regularly with individual patients and support staff, including vascular surgeons and providers.
3. Implementing Plan of Care:
a. Coordinates and implements the medical diagnostic and therapeutic orders.
b. Performs nursing care tailored to the individual's needs.
c. Provides for patient's dignity during provision of care.
d. Ensures a calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for patients and their families, serving as an advocate when appropriate.
e. Assesses the patient's response to and understanding of care provided.
f. Documents implementation of care appropriately.
g. Reports patient's response to care as indicated.
h. Completes all required forms which support the continuum of care.
i. Provides education based on patient/family's assessed needs.
j. Participates in the care of patients with complex problems.
k. Interprets and manages protime results accurately within approved written guidelines. Consults with a vascular provider when indicated to make appropriate adjustments. Contacts patients with results within 24 hours.
l. Monitors that patients complete testing procedures. Reviews test results. Contacts patients with results and recommendations, after collaborating with a vascular provider.
4. Evaluating Plan of Care:
a. Reviews and updates the plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and other multidisciplinary team members.
b. Documents progress toward expected patient outcomes.
c. Reassesses patients' abilities and incorporates anticipated needs into the plan of care.
d. Documents all treatment and patient/family interactions/interventions in the medical record.
Education:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN Required.
Experience:
• Minimum of three years recent clinical experience. Experienced in cardiovascular preferred. Clinical research experience preferred. Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Certification preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
• Current registration in the State of NH as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
