Registered Nurse - Ambulatory (Cardiology)

About the role

Performs an age‑specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health‑team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills and clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient‑care unit team.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient’s physiologic health status: Conduct patient interview, explain policies and procedures, review chart, perform comprehensive health assessment across all body systems, determine mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, skin condition, assess pain level and management, and document findings.
• Assess the patient’s psychosocial health status: Elicit perception of care, determine coping mechanisms, knowledge level, cultural/ethnic requirements, and document psychological status and care plan; coordinate support groups, counseling, and social services.
• Identify patient outcomes: Develop criteria for measuring outcomes, identify actual/potential problems, determine teaching needs, create outcome statements and individualized goals.
• Formulate the plan of care and establish priorities: Coordinate cost‑effective use of supplies, equipment and medication; document the plan and collaborate with physicians and other team members.
• Implement the plan of care: Maintain vigilance for safety precautions, apply professional skills, reassess and revise plan as needed, administer prescribed treatments and equipment, provide emotional support, perform procedures safely and efficiently, document observations, act rapidly in emergencies, and communicate with families/caretakers.
• Evaluate care provided for patient outcome: Measure effectiveness of care, perform variance analysis for performance improvement, design and evaluate systems to improve unit care, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with other care‑team members and provide direction: Work with physicians/providers on the plan of care, interpret and implement treatment regimens, assist during procedures, keep the care manager/physician informed of changes, and use clinical judgment in delegating assignments.
• Provide wound care and pressure‑ulcer care (Stages I–IV): Perform preventive skin care, apply dressings using aseptic technique, use warm/cold compresses, perform irrigations, and other skin‑care procedures as needed.
• Administer medications correctly and safely: Identify medication actions, dosage, side effects; meet medication administration standards; prepare local solutions and IV drips; document administration; educate patients and families about drug‑food interactions.
• Participate in patient and family education: Explain conditions, record and verbalize assessment data, utilize teaching resources, plan early discharge and referrals, coordinate follow‑up care, evaluate teaching effectiveness, and document outcomes.
• Perform related duties as required. All responsibilities noted are essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN degree within five (5) years of job entry.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1+ years of RN experience (preferred).

Pay

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good‑faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).