TCHP REGISTERED NURSE

The Christ Hospital; Cincinnati (OH); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a registered nurse to support EP devices in clinic and assist physicians with examinations. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, documenting in the EMR, recording vital signs, and providing patient education. Prepares and maintains crash cart and defibrillator equipment.

Requires 3 years RN experience and BLS certification. Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN license; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred; AD and Diploma nurses hired.
• Licensed RN by State Board; BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Interview patients to determine medical problem/condition and document in EMR, record vital signs and assist physician as needed.
• Follow up on physician orders and lab requests; inform patient of test results and further treatment; document services in EMR for billing.
• Document nursing history and physical assessment; initiate patient education plan per physician instruction.
• Abstract patient records via EMR; use EMR functions such as tasking, messaging, and disease management.

Connaissances

Defibrillator

Blood pressure monitoring

EKG equipment

Phone triage

Microsoft Office

Formation

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

AD or Diploma nursing degree

Outils

Centricity EMR

EMR systems

Description du poste

Job Description

Position will support EP devices in clinic. Position 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: Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.

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