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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

The Cardiology Direct Access unit (CDAc) is a specialized department offering highly coordinated cardiology care in a combined setting which includes an overnight Observation Unit and a cardiology Ambulatory practice. The department supports patients referred for same day & time sensitive cardiology evaluations, the outpatient visits of the Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant program and in the Observation unit; post cardiology procedure patients and patient groups requiring short term interventions or clinical evaluations.

Job Description:

Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments. Responsible for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals or groups and for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates the ability for decision making by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients

Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel in order to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient-centered care. Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families. Demonstrates the ability to identify resources necessary to implement the plan of care.

Works in a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families. Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect. Communicates effectively in the exchange of information. Demonstrate the ability to act as a patient advocate.

Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skills and unit based competencies. Identifies needs for continued growth and development in conjunction with the unit based educator or clinical nurse specialist. Participates in activities that contribute to professional development of self May participate in quality improvement activities.

Demonstrates a commitment to patients, staff, and to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The individual nursing practice reflects the goals of the Medical Center. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice and patient safety

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years related work experience required

License/Certification(s): License Registered Nurse required., and Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) about this requirement.

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