Registered Nurse Cardiac

Strong Float Pool Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse atSt. David's Cardiology ,you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care—so you can focus on what you do best.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills.

Apply today for our Registered Nurse Cardiac opening and continue to learn!

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The registered nurse provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The registered nurse cardiac
-vascular possesses advanced knowledge and skill in the area of cardiac nursing. The registered cardiac
-vascular nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Uses critical thinking skills to assess facts and make rational decisions quickly and effectively when working with patients who have heart complications

• Participates as part of an interdisciplinary care team in the treatment of cardiac – vascular conditions such as heart failure, heart valve disorders, high blood pressure, vascular disorders, heart attack and arrythmia

• Interprets data and responds to urgent situations in a way that optimizes patient care and produces positive outcomes.

• Uses analytical skills to review test results, draw conclusions, and advise on treatment plans.

• Performs and interprets various cardiac and vascular lab tests

• Works closely with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other physicians in the care and treatment of full range of cardiovascular conditions

• Participates in clinical trials and clinical research programs as per clinic needs

• Documents legible and concise entries in the medical record.

• Documents complete medical history on each patient on initial session and updated medical record appropriately with each visit.

• Performs appropriate patient preparation for each visit and/or procedure.

• Performs medication reconciliation on each visit.

• Educates patients on cardiovascular diseases, including but not limited to preventive measures

• Helps diagnose and treat cardiovascular events

• Assists in performing diagnostic tests such as ECG’s, EKG’s

• Initiatives Holter and Event monitors

• Interacts with the patients as well as their families pre and post treatment

• Evaluates and monitor heart related devices such as pacemakers

• Monitors the patient and their vitals, especially cardiovascular readings

• Assesses and interprets lab results

• Possesses knowledge of ACC/AHA guidelines related to heart failure

• Makes critical decisions concerning the initiative of emergency medical procedures as appropriate

• Maintains an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients.

• Greets patients and prepares them for physician’s examination.

• Provides general nursing care to patients as necessary for office treatment.

• Screens patients for appropriate information.

• Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.

• Arranges for patient testing and admissions.

• Checks rooms daily for necessary supplies.

• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.

• Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.

• Maintains and reviews patients’ records and other pertinent information.

• Posts tests and examination results.

• Maintains patient confidentially.

• Administers medications in accordance with physician…