Cardiology RN

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R-51385# Position Title Cardiology RNDays - Full Time Liberty Hospital Doctors Building## Position Summary / Career Interest:

Provides professional nursing services in assessment, treatment, and care of patients in the clinic setting. Provides patient nursing care and coordinates care planning. Functions as a liaison between the patient and physician.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday 8 am
-4:30 pm
** Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
*** Demonstrate knowledge of cardiovascular disease processes by obtaining and interpreting data; identifying appropriate use and dose of medications; understanding lab values and properly adapting procedures and treatments
* When necessary, room patients; ascertain patient identification; obtain basic patient data (chief complaint, pain level, allergies, current medications); obtain vitals, weight, assessment of general appearance; verify exams to be performed
* Perform protime and lipid studies with recommendations based on results; perform EKG’s; start IV’s for testing (as required); assist with stress echos and nuclear tests; utilize proper procedures in administering medications and performing lab tests based on physician direction
* Assist physician as needed with patient treatment, examination and testing
* Report critical labs/diagnostic test values to physician; communicate test results to patients per physician instruction; arrange hospital cath procedures; obtain orders, patient instructions, appropriate prescriptions from physician; complete pre-certification; provide patient and family education, i.e. procedures, tests, medication, nutrition health/wellness
* Perform patient telephone triage; receive phone call/messages from patients; assess urgency of calls; consult physician; document patient notification/follow-up
* Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
* Serve as a clinical resource for patients, practice staff and physicians; participate in training, orientation and education of new employees; oversee maintenance and quality control of medications, emergency equipment, crash cart, stocking of exam and procedure rooms, lab controls, sharps/biohazard
* Maintain professional appearance and attitude
* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
** Required

Education and Experience
*** 1 or more years RN experience with cardiac and/or telemetry patients (e.g. outpatient cardiology, progressive care, ICU, Cath Lab, inpatient telemetry, etc.)
** Preferred

Education and Experience
*** 2 or more years cardiology clinic experience
** Required Licensure and Certification
*** Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing
* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
** Preferred Licensure and Certification
*** Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Pediatric) (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACN)
* Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)## Time Type:

Full time## Job

Requisition :

R-51385### Important information for you to know as you apply:
* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  
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