TCHP Registered Nurse - Cardiology - Anderson D - Full Time Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care, document in the EMR, and assist physicians during examinations. You will monitor vital signs, educate patients, and help manage care plans while ensuring safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include following physician orders, processing lab requests, communicating test results, and maintaining nursing history in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN by State Board, BLS certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience preferred.
• Proficient in Centricity EMR and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to determine medical problem/condition and document in EMR; record vital signs and assist physician.
• Follows up on physician orders and lab requests; informs patient of test results and further treatment; documents in EMR; observe patient and notify physician of conditions.
• Document nursing history in EMR and initiate patient education plan per physician's orders.
• Abstract patient records via EMR; use tasking, messaging, and disease management features.
• Respond to emergencies per nursing standards; maintain crash cart and defibrillator.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

EMR documentation

Patient education

Clinical nursing care

Communication with physicians

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

Defibrillator

Blood pressure monitor

EKG equipment

Treadmill & crash cart maintenance

Copier

Fax

Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel; Centricity EMR

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

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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.

Licences & Certifications

Licensed RN by State Board, certified in BLS required