Cardiac Progressive Care Unit RN
Hilo, HI
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Patient Assessment and Monitoring

• Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen saturation, and hemodynamic status.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including cardiac emergencies.

Direct Patient Care

• Care for patients with cardiac conditions such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac surgery recovery.
• Administer medications, including cardiac drips and anticoagulants, as prescribed.
• Manage intravenous lines, central lines, chest tubes, and other specialized equipment.

Cardiac Monitoring

• Interpret telemetry and ECG rhythms.
• Identify abnormal cardiac rhythms and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and rapid response teams during emergencies.

Treatment and Procedures

• Assist with pre- and post-procedural care for cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, and other cardiovascular procedures.
• Monitor patients recovering from open-heart surgery or other cardiac interventions.
• Perform wound care and manage surgical incisions when applicable.

Patient Education

• Educate patients and families on cardiac disease management, medications, diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications.
• Provide discharge instructions and ensure understanding of follow-up care.

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning.
• Coordinate patient transfers and discharge planning.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records.
• Document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient responses.
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Emergency Response

• Respond to cardiac arrests and medical emergencies.
• Participate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) interventions.
• Operate emergency equipment such as defibrillators and crash carts.