Lead Nurse (RN) - Cardiology Clinic - Days (FT)

Ocean State Job Lot; Victoria (TX); On-site; AUD 98,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (STD/LTD)

Supplemental Life/AD&D

Flexible Spending (FSA)

Employer-paid life insurance

457(b) Deferred Compensation

Bereavement/Jury Duty/Witness Service

Immunizations provided

Job summary

Citizens Medical Center in Victoria, TX, seeks a Lead Nurse (RN) for the Cardiology Clinic to support physicians, supervise clinical staff, and coordinate patient care in a busy outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include patient interviews, charting, treatments, medication administration, and ensuring labs and tests are scheduled smoothly, while maintaining high standards of care and patient education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in Texas.
• Minimum one year of clinic setting experience.
• Three years clinic experience with supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record vital signs for the clinic chart.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist with patient examinations.
• Operate equipment for routine diagnostic tests and coordinate tests.
• Return test results to patients and authorize prescription refills.
• Develop training plans and serve as a clinical resource.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 dedicated employees.

Citizens offers a generous benefit package that includes retirement plans upon hire, and an excellent medical plan with optional insurance plans to choose from.

If you are interested in pursuing a career with an award-winning hospital, welcome home.

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Lead Nurse (RN) - Cardiology Clinic - Days (FT)

The Lead Nurse (RN) assists physicians in the delivery of nursing care and patient education. The Lead Nurse interviews patients, performs treatments, distributes medications, documents medical records and coordinates care for clinic patients. The Lead Nurse works closely with physicians and patients and must exhibit effective communication skills as well as caring professionalism when dealing with patients and their families. The Lead Nurse assists the Office Manager in developing and implementing clinical policies, procedures and competencies, and serves as primary preceptor in the training and development of clinical staff. The Lead Nurse serves as a clinical resource for staff and is a liaison between physicians and the clinical team.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Specific:

• Interview patients, obtaining vital signs, such as pulse, blood pressure, temperature, height and weight, and documenting information in the patient’s chart. (EF)
• Prepare treatment room for patient examinations. (EF)
• Operate equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests; also, coordinate scheduling for patients receiving tests outside the clinic. (EF)
• Return patient phone calls, and call patients with test results. (EF)
• Authorize prescription refills. (EF)
• Complete all documentation associated with aforementioned responsibilities within eMDs. (EF)
• Keep all areas stocked and neat in appearance. (EF)
• Assists Office Manager with interviewing/hiring.
• Coordinate with the Office manager to develop a training plan for clinical staff and evaluate clinical staff competencies. (EF)
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff. (EF)
• Acts as a liaison between physicians and clinical staff. (EF)
• Develop processes to improve efficiency in patient care.
• Review clinic schedules and make determination on adding/re-scheduling patients in coordination with the Office Manager.

Hospital:

• Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
• Performs within his/her professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to thisjob at any time.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required: Graduate of an accredited school ofnursing

EXPERIENCE

Required: Minimum one year experience in a clinic setting.

Preferred:Three years of experience in a clinic setting with some supervisory experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required: Effective communication skills (written and verbal). Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Required:Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by the state of Texas.

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees . Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the‑art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health

• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance

Retirement/Investment

• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
• Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations

Citizens Medical Center is guided by its Mission – “to provide quality medical services at a reasonable cost to the citizens of the region.”

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