Registered Nurse - Cardiology

Registered Nurse - Cardiology Job Description

Purpose & Scope: Across all levels the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of his / her assigned patients. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position.

The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required for this position. Expert clinician who collaborates with nurses, physicians, house staff and ancillary services to coordinate and implement a health plan for a designated patient population.

Provides advanced nursing practice to patients who are debilitated by chronic wounds, ostomy conditions or continence disorders.

• An associate degree in nursing is required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.

• Four years of healthcare/medical - nursing/patient care experience in a relevant discipline is preferred.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or compact state licensure in nursing is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification in area of specialty, when eligible is preferred.