Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiology

Overview

Performs direct patient care requiring specialized nursing skills; oversees the performance of other patient care activities.

Qualifications

• Current CPR card.
• Knowledge of physician’s office practices and policies.
• Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record.
• Good communication skills; ability to provide leadership to the nursing staff.
• Medical knowledge and the ability to perform effectively and efficiently.
• Flexibility and strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ability to control operations of equipment or systems.
• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; works under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cohoperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; works with and maintains confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Education And/or Other Requirements

• Graduate from an approved program in professional nursing with current licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Previous office experience is desired.

Environmental Factors

This position is performed within an environment of potential exposure to blood and body fluids.

Physical Demands

• Stand, bend and reach.
• Perform repetitive hand motion and good body posture due to extended use of computer systems for patient documentation and other purposes.
• Lift, push and pull weight of at least one to five pounds.

Mental Demands

• Work under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.
• Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.
• Evaluates patient telephone calls; follows up with instructions and documentation.
• Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral.
• Coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or the family.
• Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests and completes appropriate forms.
• Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.
• Arranges outside laboratory tests.
• Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.
• Sets up referrals based on outcomes and doctor’s orders.
• Administers and records immunizations, allergy shots and other parental injections; performs related duties.
• Performs or assists in specimen collection of waived lab tests; performs related follow up.
• Performs various screening tests; sets up equipment and assists with various procedures; assists in emergency situations with appropriate emergency supplies and procedures.
• Manages acute and/or episodic minor illnesses of patients by following doctor’s orders and documents treatment.
• Inserts and maintains continuous IV infusions; monitors progress (if applicable).
• Makes phone calls to patient’s family to follow up and to communicate test results.
• Shares knowledge, nursing skills, experience, and patient education advice with physicians.
• Supports and maintains joint commission standard.
• Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.
• Assists in coordinating and implementing policies in compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMH policies and unit standards.
• Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
• Arranges for medication and medication refills.
• Provides and documents care within the standards of practice, policies and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining clean, well-equipped exam room, and assists in inventory control.
• Attends meetings, in-services and continuing education classes; suggests topics and/or conducts nursing in-services.
• Assists with maintenance of patient medical records.
• Explains procedures and answers questions from patients and their families; provides verbal, written and audiovisual materials; diet consultation; advice on wellness, exercise, preventative care and safety.
• Assesses patient’s ability to accept and understand instructions; maintains and orders educational materials.
• Demonstrates department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.