Registered Nurse - Nuclear 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

• Conducts patient interviews, explains policies and procedures, and reviews patient charts to answer questions and assess health status.
• Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, neurological, mobility, sensory, skin condition, pain level, and psychosocial health status.
• Adjusts and communicates the plan of care based on assessments, documenting patient’s physiologic and psychological health status.
• Identifies patient outcomes, develops criteria for measurement, and establishes individualized goals and priorities.
• Coordinates cost-effective use of supplies, equipment, and medication to achieve expected outcomes.
• Implements the plan of care, ensuring safety precautions and constant vigilance over patients.
• Administers prescribed treatments, uses necessary equipment, and provides emotional support to patients and significant others.
• Makes accurate observations and documents patient conditions, responses, and progress.
• Acts rapidly and effectively during emergencies, managing self, patients, and other employees.
• Participates in discharge planning, provides discharge instructions, and coordinates referrals.
• Evaluates care effectiveness, performs variance analysis, and improves unit systems for better patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians and care team members to plan and carry out treatment regimens.
• Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimens, assists physicians during procedures, and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments and ensures timely completion.
• Performs decubitus care, preventive skin care, dressings, compresses, irrigations, and other skin-related procedures.
• Administers medications safely, educates patients on drug and food interactions, and documents medication administration.
• Provides patient and family education, explains conditions, and evaluates teaching effectiveness.
• Communicates assessment data to care team members and appropriate agencies.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN Degree within five years of job entry date.
• Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.

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 at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).