Registered Nurse cardiology

The Christ College; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a registered nurse to interview patients, document in the EMR, record vital signs, assist physicians during examinations, and explain procedures to promote patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include following physician orders and lab requests, communicating results, providing patient education, documenting services in EMR, and maintaining emergency equipment such as a crash cart and defibrillator.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BSN preferred.
• 3 years RN experience preferred.
• Licensed RN by State Board; BLS required.
• Computer skills: Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to determine medical problem/condition and document in EMR; record vitals and assist physician as needed.
• Follow up on physician orders and lab requests; inform patient of test results and any further treatment; document services in EMR.
• Document nursing history in EMR and initiate patient education according to physician's plan.
• Abstract patient records via EMR and use Centricity and other software to support nursing functions.
• Respond to emergencies according to nursing standards; maintain crash cart and defibrillator.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Defibrillator operation

Vital signs assessment

EMR documentation

Centricity familiarity

Computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Centricity EMR

EKG equipment

Blood pressure monitor

Crash cart maintenance

Defibrillator

Job description

Job Description

Interview's patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician, when necessary obtains and records patient's vital signs including weight and assists physician with patient examination as needed and explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension, maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs, manages lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns.

Responsibilities

• Interview's patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart (EMR) for physician, when necessary obtains and records patient's vital signs including weight and assists physician with patient examination as needed and explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension, maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs, manages lipids, protimes and phone triage of patient concerns.
• Follows up on physician orders and lab requests, obtains direction from physician as needed and informs patient of test results and any further treatment prescribed; provides explanation and education to patient; documents services performed in EMR for billing purposes, observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents, and assists physician in clinical care of patient.
• Documents nursing history in EMR and physical assessment for assigned patients and initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by the physician.
• Abstracts patient records via the EMR. May sort or do chart prep on occasion but not as a routine part of the position. Uses other EMR functions such as tasking, messaging, and disease management. Uses Centricity and other software as appropriate to support nursing functions.
• Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Maintains crash cart and defibrillator.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

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EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• The Christ Hospital Health Network does hire AD and Diploma nurses; BSN preferred.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

3 years RN experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Defibrillator, blood pressure monitor, EKG equipment, treadmill and crash cart maintenance, copier, fax, computer skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Centricity, EMR preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed RN by State Board, certified in BLS required