TCHP Registered Nurse - MOB 138 Cardiology - Part Time - Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a registered nurse in Cincinnati, OH to interview patients, document in the EMR, record vitals, and assist physicians during examinations. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and education during care.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of RN experience, an Ohio RN license, and BLS certification. Familiarity with Centricity EMR and strong teamwork are essential for daily hospital nursing duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 3 years RN experience preferred.
• Licensed RN by State Board; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to determine medical problems and document in EMR.
• Follow up on physician orders and lab requests; inform patient of test results and further treatment; document services in EMR; observe patient and report significant changes.
• Document nursing history in EMR and physical assessment; initiate patient education plan.
• Abstract patient records via EMR; use Centricity and other software to support nursing functions; respond to emergencies and maintain crash cart.

Skills

Defibrillator

Blood pressure monitor

EKG equipment

Crash cart maintenance

Centricity EMR proficiency

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Diploma RN/ADN

Tools

Centricity EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook (email)

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 & 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, manages lipids, protimes & 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