Registered Nurse - TMCOne - Wyatt Cardiology
Tucson Medical Center · Tucson, AZ · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
TMCOne is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) with cardiology experience to join their team at two new Cardiology Offices opening in mid-August. These offices are equipped with the latest technology to diagnose, treat, and prevent cardiac health problems.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being.
- Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care.
- Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patients' conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation.
- Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units, and notes patients' condition.
- Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
- Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern.
- Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.
- Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues.
- P rovides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques.
- May manage IV lines, ensure that sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversee patient movement and positioning to ensure that the patient is handled in a medically safe manner.
- May perform the administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with examination competency as defined in the Imaging Services Practice Standards.
- Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.
- Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Additional certification may be required per department.
Qualifications
- One (1) year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
- (Positions assigned to EP: require two (2) years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all areas of EP Lab procedures).
Skills
- Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care.
- Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications, and patient preparation.
- Skilled in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care, and physicians to ensure the proper care of patients.
- Skilled in reading 12-lead EKG.
- Skilled in assigned disciplines such as EP, directly involved in patient care.
Benefits
Offers a generous sign on bonus and relocation package, along with a comprehensive range of benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Pay
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Flexible schedule to accommodate patient care needs.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.