Registered Nurse - Cardiology Clinic

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for providing skilled and comprehensive care for outpatient population, covering all aspects of the nursing process, including assessment, care implementation, evaluation, and patient education.
• Collaborates with physician in providing competent and safe nursing services in a variety of clinical settings.
• Serves in a leadership capacity among peers as needed to offer instruction, guidance, and encouragement.
• Utilizes elevated level of training and education to support the delivery of high-caliber care that produces mutually beneficial outcomes for the patient and the organization.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Holds an active Registered Nurse license and is eligible to practice in the state of Kentucky. 
• Current BLS certification required

Minimum Work Experience

• Able to provide nursing care including, but not limited to: Administering medications and treatments, assisting with in –office procedures, interpreting diagnostic tests, and providing education to patients and the families of patients as required,

Required Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent customer service. Successful performance as a
• Licensed Registered Nurse

 

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - => 32%

Standing => 32%

Bending/Squatting - 1-15%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 16-31%

 

OSHA

High potential for Direct Exposure

 

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear

Color vision ability required

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

 

Other Physical/Environmental Demands

Lifting - 0-5- lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 100 lbs

Pushing - Up to 100 lbs

 

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Supports the Mission, Service and Values of the organization.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

General Duties

• Daily demonstrates excellent communication and observation skills.
• Performs daily routine assessments of patients and prioritize needs.
• Serves daily as a team member in a group of healthcare professionals.
• Assists Physicians in patient procedures as needed.
• Administers medications as required.
• Maintains documentation that is detailed, clearly stated, objective and accurate.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
• Maintains a good relation with all staff members.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Serves in a leadership capacity among coworkers by providing instruction, guidance, and encouragement as appropriate.
• Practices holistic nursing with an overall emphasis on positive patient outcomes following clinical encounters.
• Provides education regarding care and follow-up instructions to patients and family members when required that is clear, detailed, and accurate.
• Gathers and records pertinent patient information including medical history, medication information, and diagnostic reports related to the patient's care needs.
• Uses knowledge and training to perform age and gender appropriate assessments of patients that are accurate and complete.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the safe and accurate administration of medications or treatments as ordered by a health care provider.
• Consistently maintains infection control practices, including but not limited to: disinfection of patient care areas, instrument sterilization, hand washing, and appropriate use of PPE.
• Once competency and training is complete may apply or remove extremity casts and splints, and remove fixators.
• Collaborates with other healthcare providers as needed in order to ensure continuity of care.
• Assists management with trouble shooting and quality improvement assessments as needed.
• Appropriately redirects concerns or questions that arise regarding practice and patient care PRN.

Age Specific Job Functions

• Explains appropriate paperwork for treatment of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Follows policies regarding consent for treatment and release of medical information regarding a minor or a person who is u