Open Heart RN

Company: Bryan Health
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: December 1, 2025

Job Description:

Summary Job Summary The Open Heart Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for meeting patients priority needs through assessment, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, providing and /or delegating care based on patient needs and evaluating patients responses. The Open Heart RN contributes to an efficient and effective work environment through professional communication and documentation, preceptoring and/or resourcing of others. PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS: *Initiates assessment and reassessment based on the patients presenting problems/needs in accordance with Bryan Medical Centers policies and procedures. *Synthesizes pertinent initial and ongoing patient data to identify nursing priorities for care and desired outcomes/goals. *Integrates the patients plan of care based on the diagnosis and age-specific needs. *Executes therapeutic and/or supportive interventions consistent with perioperative procedures. *Provides education for the patient and family to meet identified patient needs. *Evaluates the patients response to and effectiveness of interventions. *Evaluates patients progress toward established outcomes. *Incorporates cultural considerations into the plan and delivery of care. *Documents patient care and related information according to Bryan Medical Center procedures for documentation. *Provides care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team. *Facilitates patients transition to the next level of care. *Assumes responsibility in a shared or delegated assignment and supports team members practices through timely communication. *Actively participates in continued learning opportunities and continued self-development pertinent to the work unit and duties of the job. *Performs therapeutic nursing interventions consistent with the intraoperataive care of the cardio-thoracic surgical patient including: * initiating advanced cardiac life support guidelines; * performing dysrrhythmia assessment and intervention; * providing pre- and intra-operative care; * performing hemodynamic monitoring and vasoactive medication administration. *Manages the care of the patients with conditions including: * multi-system failure/cardio-thoracic trauma; * acute cardiovascular disease; * acute respiratory failure; * acute neurological insult/injury; * acute renal failure. *Demonstrates ability to manage the care of patients receiving: * coronary bypass; * valve procedures. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Nebraska or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

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