RN - Cardiology Clinic

Davita Inc. • Normal, IL, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2m ago

Position Summary:

*Sign on bonus - $5,000 3yr Commitment

*Vacation accrual based on RN experience

for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only

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.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma in Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrates 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 withing one business day.

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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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