TCHP Registered Nurse - Cardiology - Anderson D - Full Time Days

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to determine medical problem/condition and document in chart (EMR) for physician.
• When necessary, obtain and record patient's vital signs including weight.
• Assist physician with patient examination as needed.
• Explain procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs.
• Manage lipids, protimes, and phone triage of patient concerns.
• Follow up on physician orders and lab requests.
• Obtain direction from physician as needed and inform patient of test results and any further treatment prescribed; provide explanation and education to patient.
• Document services performed in EMR for billing purposes.
• Observe patient, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents.
• Assist physician in clinical care of patient.
• Document nursing history in EMR and physical assessment for assigned patients and initiate a patient education plan according to individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician.
• Abstract patient records via the EMR.
• May sort or do chart prep on occasion but not as a routine part of the position.
• Use other EMR functions such as tasking, messaging, and disease management.
• Use Centricity and other software as appropriate to support nursing functions.
• Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Maintain crash cart and defibrillator.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. The Christ Hospital Health Network does hire AD and Diploma nurses; BSN preferred.

Experience: 3 years RN experience preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Defibrillator
• Blood pressure monitor
• EKG equipment
• Treadmill
• Crash cart maintenance
• Copier
• Fax
• Computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Centricity, EMR preferred)

Licenses & Certifications: Licensed RN by State Board; certified in BLS required.