Registered Nurse

Heart And Vascular Partners; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bridgeton, Missouri, is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for treating patients with cardiac conditions. You will perform physical examinations, manage medications, and coordinate care among healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a clinical setting with a focus on cardiovascular care. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential. This position allows for local travel as needed and requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years working as a Registered Nurse in a clinical practice environment.
• Experience in Cardiovascular or Vascular Healthcare preferred.
• Ability to travel to local offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record patient behavior; collect health history.
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
• Administer medications and change wound dressings.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Patient education

Healthcare process improvement

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various cardiac conditions and illnesses.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Observe and record patient behavior; Collect patient health history
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as EKG’s or apply and download Holter monitors
• Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans
• Administer medication, change wound dressings and care for other treatment options
• Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate
• Consult with supervisors and doctors to decide on the best treatment plan for patients
• Research ways to improve healthcare processes and improve patient outcomes
• Support emergency response as needed
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results in appropriate EMR or record, also access and obtain records from various hospital EMR
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential and in compliance with HIPAA.
• Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards, if applicable.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Actively works towards positive interdepartmental care coordination to create the most effective patient experience possible.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 years working as a Registered Nurse in a clinical practice environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel to local offices

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years in a clinical practice environment
• Direct experience in Cardiac or Vascular Healthcare
• Experience with EMR

Physical Requirements

This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed in typical medical practice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Registered Nurse but are not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate.