at Trinity Health in Maywood, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full time
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Description:
Job Title: PACEMAKER RN
Job Code: 0839
Department (Name/Number): DEVICE CLINIC
Utilizes current nursing practices to provide care to pacemaker patients while focusing on the needs of
the patient and exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation. As
a contributing member of a health care team, develops and provides a comprehensive plan of care for
assigned patients. Recognizes and consistently applies knowledge of Loyola’s 14 Magnet Forces.
Loyola University Health System Job Title: PACEMAKER RN Job Code: 0839 Department (Name/Number): DEVICE CLINIC / 30176 Reports to: MGR CARDIOVASCULAR DIAGNOSTICS Date: 05/06/2014 FLSA Status Non-Exempt EEO Category 30 307 Pay Grade 480 I. Position Summary: Utilizes current nursing practices to provide care to pacemaker patients while focusing on the needs of the patient and exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation. As a contributing member of a health care team, develops and provides a comprehensive plan of care for assigned patients. Recognizes and consistently applies knowledge of Loyola’s 14 Magnet Forces. II. Position Responsibilities: No. Percent of Time Essential Duty Job Duties 1 40% Yes Patient Care & Assessment – Clarifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by administering medications and performing treatments and testing as prescribed by the physician, and documents accordingly (Magnet Force #12). Recognizes symptoms and establishes priorities consistent with patient’s condition (Magnet Force #9). Documents ongoing assessments of patient’s physical and emotional status in order to address patient needs appropriately (Magnet Force #‘s 5,6). Demonstrates mastery of required unit-based competencies and orientation goals. 2 20% Yes Plan of Care – Obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan. Formulates, implements and continually revises patient plan of care based on ongoing assessment of the patient, information acquired from patient’s database, and resources within the medical center (Magnet Force #‘s 2,6). Collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care (Magnet Force #13). 3 20% Yes Communication – Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, employee and department information to ensure patient rights (Magnet Force #’s 3,8,13). 4 10% Yes Discharge Planning – Reviews and evaluates discharge plans with the multidisciplinary teams, the patient, and family to promote timely and appropriate discharge (Magnet Force #‘s 5,10,11,13). 5 5% Yes Quality Improvement – Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes (Magnet Force #’s 1,7). 6 5% Yes Professional Development Activities – Demonstrates accountability for professional growth and job performance by seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge (Magnet Force #‘s 4,14). Complexity Factor: C Work consists of various duties involving different processes and methods. Factors to be considered differ with each assignment, and elements of the work must be identified and analyzed to determine appropriate action. (Ex. Manager, RN, Physical Therapist, Admin Asst, Supervisors, Medical Records Tech) Impact Factor: I Moderate impact on a limited phase of Loyola activity. Significant impact on the life and health of students or patients. (Ex. RN, OT II, PT II, Network Analyst, Manager) Freedom of Action: General instructions are available but employee has latitude to set priorities. Questionable items referred to supervisor. Supervisory Responsibility: Staff: N/A – position does not supervise staff Functional: N/A – no functional supervisory responsibilities Safety Accountabilities: Loyola is committed to providing care that is safe. It is expected that all Loyola employees will perform their job function in a professional and competent manner that constantly seeks to reduce the risk of harm to patients, families and co-workers. Quality Improvement Accountabilities: Loyola is committed to the continuous improvement of the services it provides to its patients and their families. All Loyola employees are expected to participate in quality improvement activities. Magis & Service Excellence Accountabilities: Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect and Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe environment. Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service Excellence standards. Patient Population Specific Competencies: Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide appropriate care to the patient populations served by the specific unit to which the incumbent is assigned. Must be able to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirement relative to population specific needs. The primary patient population for the unit is (ie clinical, disease, culture, special needs, etc.) Age Specific Competencies: Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development for the appropriate age span of the units patients. The age span of the unit’s patients is: Middle Adult Geriatrics III. Position Requirements: Minimum Education: Required: Associates Degree Preferred: N/A Specify Degree(s): Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing Residency: N/A Minimum Experience: Required: Less than one year of previous job-related experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Details: Prefer experience with device interogation and programming. Managerial Experience: N/A Licensure/Certifications: Required: CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Current Registered Nurse License State of Illinois Preferred: N/A Other: 1.) Specialty certification in a clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national nursing organization is preferred. 2.) Prior experience in treatment of cardiac arrhythmia disorders and the implantation & routine maintenance of pacemakers is strongly preferred. Computer Skills: Required: Basic Keyboarding Skills Preferred: EPIC Other: Ability to become proficient in EPIC with on-the-job training. Typing Words Per Minute: N/A Required Skills: Ability to analyze and interpret data Ability to communicate verbally Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people Ability to deal with stressful situations Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to negotiate, persuade and establish direction Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects Ability to work as an effective team member Other: Ability to articulate the scope of practice and appropriate delegation of nursing tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act. Personal Relationships: Routine job with interpersonal contact Internal Contacts: Within Department Cross-departmental Physicians Students Management Physician Assistants, Adv Practice Nurses External Contacts: Patients Families Regulatory Agencies Other healthcare agencies Working Conditions: Work takes place on hospital unit or clinical setting Occasional exposure to unpleasant physical conditions and/or health & safety hazards Physical Demands: Occasionally: Climb-Stairs Climb-Ladder Frequently: Standing Walking
