TCHP Registered Nurse - Mason Women's Heart Center - Full Time - Days

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician
• When necessary obtains and records patient’s vital signs including weight
• Assists physician with patient examination as needed
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs
• Manages lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns
• Follows up on physician orders and lab requests
• Obtains direction from physician as needed and informs patient of test results and any further treatment prescribed
• Provides explanation and education to patient
• Documents services performed in EMR for billing purposes
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions
• Notifies supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents
• Assists physician in clinical care of patient
• Documents nursing history in EMR and physical assessment for assigned patients
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician
• Abstracts patient records via the EMR
• May sort or do chart prep on occasion but not as a routine part of the position
• Uses other EMR functions such as tasking, messaging, and disease management
• Uses Centricity and other software as appropriate to support nursing functions
• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol
• Maintains crash cart and defibrillator
• 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 and crash cart maintenance, copier, fax, computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Centricity, EMR preferred).
• Licenses and certifications: Licensed RN by State Board, certified in BLS required.