Registered Nurse - General Cardiology - Outpatient - Brewton, AL

The Registered Nurse provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. Manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and the practice policies and procedures. This position practices professional nursing by performing acts which require substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon applied principles of psychological, physical, and social sciences.

• Provides professional nursing care to patients. Observes, assesses, performs nursing diagnosis, with intervention and evaluation of care of the patient as directed by providers.
• Performs patient check in duties promptly, prepares equipment and aids providers during treatment and examination of patient. Assists providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments when appropriate.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or provider of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Obtains vital signs, collects samples, such as blood for testing and may perform routine laboratory tests, where applicable.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care.
• Appropriately operates clinical equipment such as stress and EKG machines, cardiac monitors and defibrillators, SaO2 monitors, and IV infusion pumps.
• Answers patient messages and requests in a timely manner.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
• Supports Medical Assistants within the practice through training, assigning, and directing work; addressing questions and resolving issues.
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy patient care environment by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations; adhering to organization standards and policies, and to legal regulations; alerting others regarding potential concerns.
• Keeps patient care supplies ready by checking stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt, and stocking items.

Minimum Education

• Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required or
• Associates Degree Nursing Required or
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in acute and chronic care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated clear understanding of quality improvement and patient satisfaction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories.
• Knowledge of clinical and/or surgical operations and documentation.
• Knowledge of patient evaluation and triage procedures.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.