Ambulatory Nurse (RN)-Cardiology

Position Summary Career Interest: The Cardiology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Critically evaluate emergency situations and initiate appropriate intervention; collaborate with physician for recommendations to address patient’s problems or questions. Facilitate efficient patient workflow in clinic setting. Maintain physicians’ patient list and answer consult page; collaborate with other rounding nurses and ARNPs in triage of new admissions, consults, and discharges. Assess and evaluate patients for discharge planning; work with care coordinator to facilitate home assessment, home care, medications, education, nutrition and follow‑up. Follow policies/procedures regarding Amiodarone and Coumadin management and follow‑up. Educate patient/family on new medication therapy. Review all labs, x‑ray reports; enter data in the electronic medical record (EMR), report results and physician recommendations to patient as needed. Perform venipunctures and perform EKGs when necessary. Arrange for follow‑up appointments through central scheduling and CV follow‑up form. Communicate with appropriate outpatient cardiology staff for outpatient management. Support initiatives to meet appropriate length of stay and disease management outcomes; facilitate timely discharge of patients. 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 Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing At least 2 years of RN experience Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) – Multi‑State – State Board of Nursing, active in the state in which you live OR Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) – Single State – State Board of Nursing, active with multi‑state in progress with proof of application Must have current active multi‑state RN license in good standing in the state in which you live OR active single‑state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working, with proof of application for a multi‑state RN license in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multi‑state state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 4/30/2026. Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) – American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days Time Type Full time Job Requisition ID

R-52699

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