TCHP Registered NURSE - Cardiology - Liberty

Job Description

• Interview patients to determine medical problem/condition, document in EMR for the physician; when necessary obtain and record patient’s vital signs including weight and assist the physician with patient examination as needed, explain procedures and treatments to patients 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 the physician as needed, inform patients of test results and any further treatment prescribed; provide explanation and education to patients; document services performed in EMR for billing purposes; observe patients; record significant conditions and reactions; notify supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents;
  
  assist the physician in clinical care of the patient.
• Document nursing history in EMR and physical assessment for assigned patients; initiate a patient education plan according to the 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 the crash cart and defibrillator.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• The Christ Hospital Health Network hires AD and Diploma nurses; BSN preferred.

3 years RN experience preferred.

Defibrillator, blood pressure monitor, EKG equipment, treadmill and crash cart maintenance, copier, fax, computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Centricity, EMR preferred).

May be asked to cover providers at other locations.

Licensed RN by State Board, certified in BLS required.