Registered Nurse/RN - Cardiology Clinic (Tuscaloosa, AL)

Responsibilities

• Directs quality, compassionate care in the Cardiology clinic
• Provides professional nursing care according to established standards and practices
• Affixes to the overall operations of the clinic, including ensuring appropriate clinical policies and procedures are in place and followed
• Assists with the development and implementation of a comprehensive clinical environment for patient care
• Aids in the care and follow-up of patients
• Aids in all applicable testing of patients as ordered by physicians and/or nurse practitioners
• Provides additional nursing care in the clinical setting as directed by physicians and/or nurse practitioners
• Prepares exam/treatment rooms with necessary equipment
• Aids in patient exams, procedures, tests, treatments, and minor procedures
• Administers medications and treatments as directed by physicians and/or nurse practitioners according to approved clinic practices
• Instructs patients on collection of samples, testing, procedures, and follow-up care
• Schedules follow-up appointments, exams, and tests as needed
• Instructs patients and/or families regarding medications and follow-up care
• Assists with management of the clinic, including developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for staff and patients
• Documents necessary information in patient’s medical record timely and accurately
• Maintains patient privacy in all matters including written medical records and computer records
• Affixes to day-to-day operations of the clinic, including answering the phone, organizing charts, ordering supplies, etc.
• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Maintains positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues, and with self
• Ensures safety of patients, visitors, and employees
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors, and employees
• Reduces risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet
• Maintains adherence to DCH Health System policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an RN program with current Alabama licensure in good standing from the Alabama Board of Nursing
• Ability to operate basic office equipment
• Excellent verbal communication skills to interact with patients, coworkers, and other visitors
• Reads, writes legibly, speaks, and comprehends English