Registered Nurse-Cardiology

About the role

The Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by applying clinical knowledge and expertise within the context of the nursing process. This includes individualized patient outcomes, coordination of care and educational support to patients. This role works in close collaboration with cardiology physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) to enhance both patient care and the overall patient experience. Additionally, the RN supports departmental leadership in promoting clinical excellence and facilitating the work of the provider team.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, assessment and planning in close collaboration with the physician, APP and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Is responsible for facilitating patient communications as needed, including but not limited to phone calls and MyChart messaging and will utilize resources efficiently and effectively.
• May be responsible for administering treatment and medications per policy, as needed.
• Provides a communication as a direct liaison between provider and patient, making certain that the patient's questions and concerns have been addressed.
• Utilizes clinical protocols to facilitate patient care and support.
• Maintains documentation, which is in compliance with regulatory guidelines and/or accrediting bodies.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical and department records.
• Serves a variety of patients simultaneously, taking into account the unique needs of each.

Requirements

• Required and/or Preferred Name Description
• Education: Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain Registered Nursing licensure in the state of Nevada.
• Experience Minimum of one (1) year RN experience preferred. Cardiac or critical care experience is preferred.
• Licenses Ability to obtain and maintain a State of Nevada Registered Nurse license.
• Certifications BLS from AHA approved program required. ACLS from AHA approved program required for cost center 530410 and 530415. ONS OCN required within three years for cost center 530382 only.
• Computer / Typing Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Power Point, Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Ability to interact effectively with persons of differing socioeconomic backgrounds. Philosophy consistent with the Renown Health Living Our Values Knowledge and methodology, which allows for effective patient/family teaching. Initiates effective problem-solving steps. Knowledge of basic clinical skills. Demonstrates sound nursing judgment and decision-making skills. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served. Good organizational skills. Knowledge of clerical and office skills helpful.

Skills

• Ability to interact effectively with persons of differing socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Philosophy consistent with the Renown Health Living Our Values.
• Knowledge and methodology, which allows for effective patient/family teaching.
• Initiates effective problem-solving steps.
• Knowledge of basic clinical skills.
• Demonstrates sound nursing judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• Good organizational skills.
• Knowledge of clerical and office skills helpful.