Registered Nurse (RN) - Chest Pain Observation Unit

Company: Mission Hospital
Location: Greenville
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Overview Registered Nurse Chest Pain Observation Unit (CPOU) The objective of the Chest Pain Observation Unit is to provide efficient and quality care to the subgroup of patients presenting with chest pain who are deemed low to intermediate risk and do not have a clear cut acute coronary syndrome, or a clear non-cardiac cause for their chest pain. Patients appropriate for this unit are typically low to intermediate risk as determined by the Heart Score ( Having these patients geographically isolated to a single unit will allow for more streamlined evaluation and testing, reducing length of stay, maintaining good outcomes. The goal being to provide appropriate testing (may vary locally depending on available modalities) to risk stratify the patient, identify the higher risk patient who may benefit from an invasive coronary angiography strategy, versus the low risk patient who may be discharged with appropriate outpatient follow up.Working on this 10-bed unit would prepare the nurse to learn skills needed to move to Echo Nursing or procedural departments such as Cath Lab and EP Lab. Role Summary: Provides leadership which facilitates the delivery of professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Implements medically prescribed interventions.Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Effective 3/1/18 Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR enroll in a BSN or advanced degree program within 6 months AND obtain a BSN within 4 years of hire date into RN position. Previous signed BSN commitment letter OR grandfathering will be accepted between departments and Mission Health entities. Exemptions may be approved with CNO System Council approval. Preferred Education: Masters in Nursing. Required License or Certifications: Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON Certificate: BLS Healthcare Provider. Preferred License or Certifications: National Certification in area of specialty. Required Experience: One-year hospital nursing experience Preferred Experience: Five years of Med Surg, Telemetry, Critical Care, or Progressive Care experience Mission Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such offers equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic. Associated topics: ccu, coronary, domiciliary, hospice, intensive, intensive care, intensive care unit, mhb, psychiatric, unit

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