Registered Nurse-Cardiology

Job Description

Job Description

The Registered Nurse collaborates with the Cardiologists in an office setting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Under the direction and supervision of a license physician, provides health care to patients including diagnosis and treatment.
• Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, makes diagnosis and orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
• Review test results.
• Provides patient education about underlying medical condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding therapeutic regimens, promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Administers immunizations.
• The Registered Nurse will perform other duties as assigned by supervising physicians.
• The Registered Nurse will perform cardiac stress tests to prepare patients for Cardiac Imaging (Nuclear or Ultrasound), EKGs, Holter Monitors and Pacemaker checks.
• Initiate medication authorizations and notify the patient, pharmacy and physician when approved.
• Review transition of care documents on discharge and follow the CHF initiative practice guidelines.
• Monitor medication samples, monitor inventory and order when needed. 
• Ensure HIPPA guidelines are followed at all times.