Current RN license in Maryland or a Multi-State Compact state (license required or eligible)
3-4 years of post-graduate nursing experience; experience in the specialty area preferred
CPR and ACLS certifications; BLS/NRP included or required; additional unit certifications may vary
Requirements:
Provide direct patient care in outpatient settings and support physicians with procedures such as exercise tolerance testing, cardiac monitor setup, home sleep testing, endovenous ablation setup, and port removals
Collaborate with patients, physicians, and staff to coordinate care, review daily schedules, obtain and communicate essential data, and ensure effective transmission of patient information
Maintain regulatory/compliance environment by following organizational policies and procedures and manage patient lab results and medication levels under physician supervision
Participate in meetings and committees, contribute to quality and service improvement teams, provide patient education on cardiovascular care, and assist with pharmacy refill processes
Job description
About this Job:
General Summary of Position Coordinates and provides nursing support to assure high quality care and service to patients. Assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of patient in an outpatient setting. Follows department specific policies and procedures and maintains competencies of assigned department.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Actively participates in the direct delivery of patient care which can include performing exercise tolerance testing set-up cardiac monitor study hook-ups home sleep testing endovenous ablation set-up and port removals to render appropriate clinical support to the physician.
Collaborates with patients physicians and staff by reviewing the daily schedules obtaining and communicating essential data and assisting other team members to coordinate the effective transmission of patient related information.
Collaborates with physicians and clinical team members by calmly and efficiently providing support during emergencies situations and IV procedures.
Interfaces with patients physicians staff and hospital staff to coordinate hospital procedures.
Maintains a regulatory/compliance environment by following organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance to state local and federal standards and regulations.
Manages patient lab results and medication levels under the supervision of the physician and by following established protocols to ensure timely response to patient care needs.
Orders medical prescription medications for the Crash Cart and office supplies utilizing the purchase order process by contacting approved vendors to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
Provides direct patient care by following practice policies and procedures to render appropriate clinical support.
Provides patient education by interacting with patients to discuss cardiovascular care as directed by the physicians and mid-level providers.
Verifies confirms and submits pharmacy refill requests by following office policies to include e-prescribing to ensure accurate and timely drug therapy.
Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Minimal Qualifications Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. required and
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
3-4 years Experience post-graduation as a staff nurse required and
Experience in specialty area assigned preferred
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or a Multi-State Compact State or license eligible Upon Hire required and
CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. and
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification Upon Hire required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Basic computer skills.
This position has a hiring range of :
USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.
