Usual Schedule: M-F, alternating day off
Regions:
On Call Requirements: none
Job Category: Nursing
Work Location: BroMenn Medical Office Ctr I
Employment Type: Part - Time
Nursing Specialty: Ambulatory Clinic
Job Post ID: 45067
Secondary Job Category: Nursing
Experience Requirements: Less than 1 year
Education Requirements: Associates Degree
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:The Cardiology Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTSRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS- Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEDemonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with others.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:- Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
- Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
- Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
- Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
- Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
- Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.
- Guides the healthcare team in collaborative practice.
- Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
- Maintains a professional demeanor in all situations.
- Telephone triage
- Medication refills
- Patient throughput for assigned Physicians throughout clinic experience
- Manages Cardiology RN worklist, to include preauthorization and scheduling challenges
- Perform cardiac stress testing
- Perform EKG
- Mentors junior team members.
- Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures.
- Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.
- Provides phone triage, and returns patient phone calls within one business day.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.
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