Registered Nurse Cardiac

As a Registered Nurse Cardiac , your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The registered nurse provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The registered nurse cardiac
-vascular possesses advanced knowledge and skill in the area of cardiac nursing. The registered cardiac
-vascular nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Uses critical thinking skills to assess facts and make rational decisions quickly and effectively when working with patients who have heart complications

• Participates as part of an interdisciplinary care team in the treatment of cardiac – vascular conditions such as heart failure, heart valve disorders, high blood pressure, vascular disorders, heart attack and arrythmia

• Interprets data and responds to urgent situations in a way that optimizes patient care and produces positive outcomes.

• Uses analytical skills to review test results, draw conclusions, and advise on treatment plans.

• Performs and interprets various cardiac and vascular lab tests

• Works closely with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other physicians in the care and treatment of full range of cardiovascular conditions

• Participates in clinical trials and clinical research programs as per clinic needs

• Documents legible and concise entries in the medical record.

• Documents complete medical history on each patient on initial session and updated medical record appropriately with each visit.

• Performs appropriate patient preparation for each visit and/or procedure.

• Performs medication reconciliation on each visit.

• Educates patients on cardiovascular diseases, including but not limited to preventive measures

• Helps diagnose and treat cardiovascular events

• Assists in performing diagnostic tests such as ECG’s, EKG’s

• Initiatives Holter and Event monitors

• Interacts with the patients as well as their families pre and post treatment

• Evaluates and monitor heart related devices such as pacemakers

• Monitors the patient and their vitals, especially cardiovascular readings

• Assesses and interprets lab results

• Possesses knowledge of ACC/AHA guidelines related to heart failure

• Makes critical decisions concerning the initiative of emergency medical procedures as appropriate

• Maintains an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients.

• Greets patients and prepares them for physician’s examination.

• Provides general nursing care to patients as necessary for office treatment.

• Screens patients for appropriate information.

• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.

• Arranges for patient testing and admissions.

• Checks rooms daily for necessary supplies.

• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.

• Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.

• Maintains and reviews patients’ records and other pertinent information.

• Posts tests and examination results.

• Maintains patient confidentially.

• Administers medications in accordance with physician orders.

• Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control.

• Utilizes universal precautions in any potential contact with patient body fluids or used patient supplies that may be contaminated with patient body fluids.

• Projects a positive image of the facility in all interactions and supporting effective team functioning.

• Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.

• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum…