Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology

Liberty Hospital; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Liberty, Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in cardiology. The role entails providing patient assessments, coordinating care, and supporting physicians in clinical tasks. Candidates should have at least one year of RN experience with cardiac patients, possess strong communication skills, and hold required licenses. The position includes responsibilities for patient education and vital signs management, offering a chance to make a positive impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years RN experience in cardiology or telemetry.
• Familiar with performing EKGs and managing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services in patients' assessment and treatment.
• Assist physicians in administering treatments and obtaining patient data.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures and medications.

Skills

Cardiology expertise

Patient assessment

IV administration

Patient education

Education

RN experience with cardiac patients

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology

The Liberty Clinic

Provides professional nursing services in assessment, treatment, and care of patients in the clinic setting. Provides patient nursing care and coordinates care planning. Functions as a liaison between the patient and physician.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate knowledge of cardiovascular disease processes by obtaining and interpreting data; identifying appropriate use and dose of medications; understanding lab values and properly adapting procedures and treatments.
• When necessary, room patients; ascertain patient identification; obtain basic patient data (chief complaint, pain level, allergies, current medications); obtain vitals, weight, assessment of general appearance; verify exams to be performed.
• Perform protime and lipid studies with recommendations based on results; perform EKGs; start IVs for testing (as required); assist with stress echos and nuclear tests; utilize proper procedures in administering medications and performing lab tests based on physician direction.
• Assist physician as needed with patient treatment, examination and testing.
• Report critical labs/diagnostic test values to physician; communicate test results to patients per physician instruction; arrange hospital cath procedures; obtain orders, patient instructions, appropriate prescriptions from physician; complete pre-certification; provide patient and family education, e.g., procedures, tests, medication, nutrition health/wellness.
• Perform patient telephone triage; receive phone call/messages from patients; assess urgency of calls; consult physician; document patient notification/follow-up.
• Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients, practice staff and physicians; participate in training, orientation and education of new employees; oversee maintenance and quality control of medications, emergency equipment, crash cart, stocking of exam and procedure rooms, lab controls, sharps/biohazard.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements describe essential functions of the job and are not intended to be exhaustive. Skills and duties may vary by department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• 1 or more years RN experience with cardiac and/or telemetry patients (e.g., outpatient cardiology, progressive care, ICU, Cath Lab, inpatient telemetry, etc.).

Preferred Education And Experience

• 2 or more years cardiology clinic experience.

Required Licensure And Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure And Certification

• Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Pediatric) (CCRN) - AACN
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - BCEN
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA

Time Type

Job Requisition ID: R-52738

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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