TCHP REGISTERED NURSE - Cardiology - Ft. Wright E1 - Full Time Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Lookout Heights (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse to interview patients, document medical problems and vital signs, and assist physicians in examinations while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include following physician orders, updating tests and results in EMR, documenting nursing history, and educating patients about procedures. Strong knowledge of Centricity/EMR and BLS certification are required; BSN preferred and ADN/ Diploma acceptable.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed RN by State Board; BLS required.
• Minimum 3 years RN experience preferred.
• BSN preferred; ADN/diploma accepted.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to determine medical problems and document in EMR.
• Follow physician orders and inform patients of test results and further treatment.
• Document nursing history and initiate patient education plans.
• Abstract patient records; use EMR features like tasking and messaging.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain crash cart and defibrillator.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Defibrillator

Vital signs

EMR documentation

Centricity

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Education

RN diploma/ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

Centricity EMR

EMR systems

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