Registered Nurse

About the role

Children’s Cardiology, a subsidiary of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, provides comprehensive services for patients with acquired or congenital heart disease from before birth to age 21.

Responsibilities

• Obtain general assessments and histories of patients.
• Obtain vital signs and EKG’s; validate Medical Assistant’s work-up.
• Review patient information and discuss findings with physician, including any unusual or problematic conditions.
• Review pre-clinic chart for permanent clinics and outreach clinics as appropriate.
• Educate patients and families about Holter and Event monitor placement and provide follow-up.
• Provide medication education to patients and patient families; including administration, actions, reactions and discharge teaching.
• Prepare and follow-up of tests and procedures including labs, cardiac caths, MRI’s and other.
• Oversee clinic set up and monthly inventory.
• Manage clinical equipment by trouble shooting issues and ensuring maintenance as needed.
• Perform phone triage in clinical setting as needed.
• Travel to other clinics for coverage as operationally necessary.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science, Associates Degree, or Diploma in Nursing required from a state accredited RN program.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in a clinical setting or equivalent education, training, and experience in pediatrics.
• Experience in pediatric cardiology preferred.
• Current Georgia Registered Nurse license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must possess general nursing knowledge as well as critical thinking, judgment and assessment skills.
• Proven strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Must have general proficiency in computer skills.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science, Associates Degree, or Diploma in Nursing from a state accredited RN program. 1 - 3 years of experience in a clinical setting or equivalent education, training, and experience in pediatrics. Experience in pediatric cardiology is preferred. A current Georgia Registered Nurse license is required. Current CPR certification is also required. General nursing knowledge, critical thinking, judgment, and assessment skills are essential. Strong oral and written communication skills are necessary. General proficiency in computer skills is expected.