Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Cardiology Registered Nurse today with Centennial Heart.
Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), no nights, no on-call, no weekends, no holidays
The Cardiac Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The registered nurse cardiac -vascular possesses advanced knowledge and skill in the area of cardiac nursing. The registered cardiac -vascular nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient.
What you will do in this role:
Uses critical thinking skills to assess facts and make rational decisions quickly and effectively when working with patients who have heart complications
Participates as part of an interdisciplinary care team in the treatment of cardiac – vascular conditions such as heart failure, heart valve disorders, high blood pressure, vascular disorders, heart attack and arrythmia
Interprets data and responds to urgent situations in a way that optimizes patient care and produces positive outcomes.
Uses analytical skills to review test results, draw conclusions, and advise on treatment plans.
Performs and interprets various cardiac and vascular lab tests
Works closely with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other physicians in the care and treatment of full range of cardiovascular conditions
Participates in clinical trials and clinical research programs as per clinic needs
Documents legible and concise entries in the medical record.
Documents complete medical history on each patient on initial session and updated medical record appropriately with each visit.
Performs appropriate patient preparation for each visit and/or procedure.
Performs medication reconciliation on each visit.
Educates patients on cardiovascular diseases, including but not limited to preventive measures
Helps diagnose and treat cardiovascular events
Assists in performing diagnostic tests such as ECG’s, EKG’s
Initiatives Holter and Event monitors
Interacts with the patients as well as their families pre and post treatment
Monitors the patient and their vitals, especially cardiovascular readings
Assesses and interprets lab results
Possesses knowledge of ACC/AHA guidelines related to heart failure
Makes critical decisions concerning the initiative of emergency medical procedures as appropriate
Maintains an orderly, efficient, and timely flow of patients.
Greets patients and prepares them for physician’s examination.
Provides general nursing care to patients as necessary for office treatment.
Screens patients for appropriate information.
Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests.
Arranges for patient testing and admissions.
Checks rooms daily for necessary supplies.
Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.
Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
Maintains and reviews patients’ records and other pertinent information.
Posts tests and examination results.
Maintains patient confidentially.
Administers medications in accordance with physician orders.
Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control.
Utilizes universal precautions in any potential contact with patient body fluids or used patient supplies that may be contaminated with patient body fluids.
Projects a positive image of the facility in all interactions and supporting effective team functioning.
Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.
Perform other duties as assigned
What Qualifications you will need:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of three years registered nurse cardiac -vascular experience in an acute care or cardiology clinic setting required. Experience to include
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
BLS required upon hire
ACLS required within 60 days of hire
Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations
Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) through American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN) preferred OR
Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC) through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred
BenefitsCentennial Heart, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Physician Services Group is skilled in physician employment, practice and urgent care operations. We are experts in hospitalist integration, and graduate medical education. We lead more than 1,300 physician practices and 170+ urgent care centers. We are HCA Healthcare’s graduate medical education leader. We provide direction for over 260 exceptional resident and fellowship programs. We focus on carrying out value-added solutions. These solutions help physicians deliver patient-centered healthcare. We support HCA Healthcare's commitment to the care and improvement of human life.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiology Registered Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer.
HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities.
And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.