Certified Registered Nurse - Cardiology

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse - Cardiology to join their team in Springfield, Illinois. The role involves comprehensive patient assessment, coordination of care, and advocacy for patients within a fast-paced clinical environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in cardiology nursing and a strong commitment to patient care standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Illinois RN license and CPR certification.
• Cardiac Vascular Nursing or Cardiovascular Nursing Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and document findings.
• Coordinate care with clinical teams and provide health education.
• Administer treatments and medication as per policy.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Health Assessment

Documentation

Patient Education

Education

ADN, diploma, or BSN in Nursing

Job description

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Job Description

The Cardiology Registered Nurse-Certified is responsible for professional nursing care according to individual needs of the patient population within the rules and regulations of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, managing the operation of the office on a daily basis, and functioning as an integral part of the patient care team to coordinate patient care by interacting with care team members, all Clinical departments, hospitals, nursing homes, and home care agencies.

Job Description

The Cardiology Registered Nurse-Certified is responsible for professional nursing care according to individual needs of the patient population within the rules and regulations of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, managing the operation of the office on a daily basis, and functioning as an integral part of the patient care team to coordinate patient care by interacting with care team members, all Clinical departments, hospitals, nursing homes, and home care agencies.

Job Relationships

Report to the Operations Manager

Principal Responsibilities

• Interview for nursing history, assessment of health knowledge and maintenance, and document findings in the medical record.
• Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs and diagnostic test results in preparation for physician examination and documents in the medical record.
• Serve as a patient advocate by protecting patient rights and give attention to complaints regarding service.
• Evaluate the need for a referral to other agencies or providers such as Home Health or community agencies.
• Screen all patient problems either in person or by phone with the resolution being advice or referral to physician.
• Provide a planned education program related to prevention, health maintenance, specific disease or condition and documents results in the medical record.
• Give home care instruction for procedures and medications.
• Document patient education in the medical record.
• Administer respiratory therapeutic treatments and document according to policy.
• Administer irrigations such as foley catheter, enemas, ear wash, and document results in medical record.
• Collect specimens including cultures and provide coding.
• Apply and remove casts, provide patient instruction and document in medical record.
• Provide pre and postoperative instruction for specific surgical and/or medical procedures.
• May serve as a Health Care Assistant according to hospital policy.
• Assist the physician in the examination treatment of the patient by handing instruments, providing dressings, preparing equipment, etc. according to Infection Control Policy.
• Orient new personnel to specialty.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients/family.
• Serve on the STAT Code Team, may direct the team and provide education to staff.
• Serve as a resource to nursing personnel throughout the Clinic.
• Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to performance standards including dress code.
• Insure confidentiality for patients and staff.
• Maintain knowledge by attending appropriate education programs, reading current journals and literature, and documents for yearly evaluation.
• Perform pre-certifications/referrals for insurance companies as necessary.
• Coordinate the nursing care of the patient by interacting with all Clinic departments, hospitals, nursing homes and pharmacies.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
  
  

Education/Experience

• Educated as a registered nurse by attaining ADN, diploma, or BSN.
  
  

Licenses/Certificates

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines.
• Maintain one of the following certifications: Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (RN-BC) through ANCC or Cardiovascular Nursing Certification (CVRN-BC) through ABCM. If working as a Device RN, must maintain a Certified Cardiac Device Specialist through the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners. If certification lapses, may receive an additional three month grace period to renew.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to serve on appropriate committees.
• Ability to practice independent nursing consistent with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
• Ability to assume accountability and responsibility for own practice and that, which is delegated.
  
  

Working Environment

• Works in office setting during the hours the Clinic is available to patients/families.
• Sitting vs. standing averages to 50%-50%.
• Minimal lifting requirements.
• Occasional lifting required for orthopedics, geriatrics and internal medicine.
  
  

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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