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Registered Nurse (RN) - Marietta EP Cardiovascular

5000 Wellstar Medical Group, LLC

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#Registered Nurse #EMR #BLS #Phlebotomy #Patient Care #Healthcare #Triage #Cardiovascular #Acute Care #Nursing Process #Pacemaker #ANA Code of Ethics

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 2 days ago

Location

Cobb County, Georgia

Quick overview

The Registered Nurse is responsible for implementing the nursing process to provide safe, culturally aware patient care in a cardiovascular setting. Key duties include performing clinical procedures, coordinating patient flow, and collaborating with physicians to manage complex patient situations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing and a valid RN license along with BLS certification. A minimum of one year of direct patient care experience in an acute care setting is required.

associate degreebachelor degreeInterpersonal SkillsCase ManagementCustomer ServiceTime ManagementMulti-taskingPhlebotomyPatient EducationDelegationEmergency ResponseClinical DocumentationTriageVenipuncture

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The Registered Nurse Specialty functions under the direction of the Office Manager and/or Physician and is responsible for implementing the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. The nurse is responsible for coordinating and providing safe patient care with an understanding and awareness of age appropriate and culturally aware needs. The nurse addresses the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and education needs. The nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care in complex situations, coordination of patient care activities, staff development and professional self-development. The nurse is able to independently perform job functions Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Patient Care
Assesses patient using Triage flow sheet and guidelines. Anticipates patient needs/difficulties and potential problems related to diagnosis and situation. Communicate with physician regarding any complications.
Prepares patient and assists provider with examination and procedures, anticipating and providing necessary equipment and supplies.
Management of patients with chest pain to facilitate assessment, prevent delays in definitive care and maximize the patients potential for recovery.
Provide patient education for Holter monitor and event monitors, devices and procedures. Provide education booklet(s).
Assist with gathering of medical records and assure confidentiality of records.
Assess need and assist with refills of medications. Patient Flow
Coordinates back office flow and processes to assure efficiency and accuracy. Facilitates smooth patient flow to decrease patient wait time and increase office efficiency.
Assesses patient needs/symptoms based upon data collected, to include preventative and screening measures.
Prepares patient and assists provider with examination and procedures, anticipating and providing necessary equipment and supplies.
Coordinate scheduling of patients in need of new device(pacemaker, defibrillator, biventricular device) or EP study/Ablation, or other labs,
Assist in management of Coumadin dosage as per office guidelines. Assist Physician
Must be able to multi task and function without supervision, and to handle a variety of emergent patients using the triage method.
Complete all documentation and charting associated with patient visit and care.
Assist physician in hospital with patient rounds Associated responsibility/function/expectation.
Assess patients post procedure and arrange for follow up.
Communicate with physician regarding any complications of patient recovery. Quality & Patient Care
Collaborates with other health care team members regarding patient care issues.
Initial management of patients who have had actual or suspected exposure to a biological agent or other potential contaminants, as well as to prevent exposure of staff, physicians, and visitors.
Collaborates with Providers to develop and/or implement clinical policy and procedures to assure quality and safety standards.
Coordinates quality control development, implementation and monitoring for clinical functions. Assures that all quality control measures are completed and documented on appropriate logs.
Ascertain patient consent for surgery/ procedures.
Educate use and applications of Event, Telemetry and Holter monitors. Clinical procedures
Must be proficient at IV insertion, phlebotomy and venipuncture.
Perform electrocardiograms.
Obtains laboratory reports, assures provider review and signature, notifies patient with results and recommendation after provider review, documents and files in chart appropriately.
Assures proper collection of specimens and proper preparation of laboratory request forms to include proper coding and billing information.
Assures that rooms and equipment are clean, socked appropriately and supply inventories are maintained. Assist with voice mail
Retrieve messages and review patient EMR.
Message Physician with patients concern and respond to patient in timely manner with orders.
Record all phone conversations with patients in EMR.
Report results of tests to patients at direction of Physician. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Required Minimum Education: Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): National certification in area of specialty Upon Hire Preferred Required Minimum Experience: Minimum 1 year direct patient care in an acute care setting Preferred Required Minimum Skills: Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills. Inter- and intra-departmental coordination of patient care activities. Delegation skills required. Ability to multi-task essential. Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations essential. Strong detail orientation required. Computer skills required. Personal time management skills are required. Compliance with the American Nurses' Association Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses is required. Demonstrates knowledge of and practices within parameters outlined in Georgia Registered Professional Nurse Practice Act. Assessment skills required. Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. The individual must be able to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and display a positive attitude (see WellStar's "Standards of Gold"). Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.