Registered Nurse cardiology - Cardiology - Montgomery 1300 - Full Time Days

About the role

Interviews patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician. Obtains and records patient's vital signs including weight, assists physician with patient examination as needed, and explains procedures and treatments to patients to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs, manages lipids, protimes, and phone triage of patient concerns.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician
• Obtains and records patient's vital signs including weight and assists physician with patient examination as needed
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs
• Manages lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns
• Follows up on physician orders and lab requests, obtains direction from physician as needed and informs patient of test results and any further treatment prescribed
• Provides explanation and education to patient; documents services performed in EMR for billing purposes
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents
• Assists physician in clinical care of patient
• Documents nursing history in EMR and physical assessment for assigned patients
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician
• Abstracts patient records via the EMR
• May sort or do chart prep on occasion but not as a routine part of the position
• Uses other EMR functions such as tasking, messaging, and disease management
• Uses Centricity and other software as appropriate to support nursing functions
• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol
• Maintains crash cart and defibrillator
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• AD and Diploma nurses accepted; BSN preferred
• 3 years RN experience preferred

Required skills

• Defibrillator, blood pressure monitor, EKG equipment, treadmill and crash cart maintenance
• Copier, fax, computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Centricity and EMR preferred

Licenses & certifications

• Licensed RN by State Board
• Certified in BLS required