Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Cardiology - $30 per hour
Company: Springfield Clinic
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Springfield Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Float
Cardiology for a nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.Job
Description & Requirements
Job Relationships
Report to the Operations Manager
Principal Responsibilities
Interview for nursing history, assessment of health knowledge and
maintenance, and document findings in the medical record.
Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs and
diagnostic test results in preparation for physician examination
and documents in the medical record.
Serve as a patient advocate by protecting patient rights and give
attention to complaints regarding service.
Evaluate the need for a referral to other agencies or providers
such as Home Health or community agencies.
Screen all patient problems either in person or by phone with the
resolution being advice or referral to physician.
Provide a planned education program related to prevention, health
maintenance, specific disease or condition and documents results in
the medical record.
Give home care instruction for procedures and medications.
Document patient education in the medical record.
Provide pre and postoperative instruction for specific surgical
and/or medical procedures.
May serve as a Health Care Assistant according to hospital
policy.
Assist the physician in the examination treatment of the patient by
handing instruments, providing dressings, preparing equipment, etc.
according to Infection Control Policy.
Orient new personnel to specialty.
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients/family.
Serve on the STAT Code Team, may direct the team and provide
education to staff.
Serve as a resource to nursing personnel throughout the Clinic.
Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to performance standards
including dress code.
Insure confidentiality for patients and staff.
Maintain knowledge by attending appropriate education programs,
reading current journals and literature, and documents for yearly
evaluation.
Perform pre-certifications/referrals for insurance companies as
necessary.
Coordinate the nursing care of the patient by interacting with all
Clinic departments, hospitals, nursing homes and pharmacies.
Under the physician's oversight, perform technical management of
implanted cardiac pacemaker and ICD devices.
Download, interpret, and interrogate patient devices.
Interpret cardiac waveforms via remote monitoring.
Administer medications by all routes except IV blood and blood
products or chemotherapy.
Is available to on an occasional rotating basis to assist
physicians after hours and on weekends with patient care.
Check crash cart, defibrillator and medications daily, see that all
equipment is present and in working order.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and
procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training &
accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield
Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience
Educated as a registered nurse by attaining ADN, diploma, or
BSN.
Licenses/Certificates
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines
required within 30 days of hire.
Must obtain one of the following certifications within three years
of hire: Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (RN-BC) through
ANCC or Cardiovascular Nursing Certification (CVRN-BC) through
ABCM. If certification lapses, may receive an additional three (3)
month grace period to renew.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to serve on appropriate committees.
Ability to practice independent nursing consistent with the
Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
Ability to assume accountability and responsibility for own
practice and that, which is delegated.
Working Environment
Works in office setting during the hours the Clinic is available to
patients/families.
Sitting vs. standing averages to 50%-50%.
Minimal lifting requirements.
Occasional lifting required for orthopedics, geriatrics and
internal medicine.
PHI/Privacy Level
HIPAA1Springfield Clinic Job ID #5034.About Springfield
ClinicSpringfield Clinic has been recognized as on of the top 100
workplaces to work for 2 years running. We are proud to deliver
exceptional care to our community and strive to be the best
healthcare organization in the Midwest and the country. As an
employee of Springfield Clinic you would be joining a team of
talented individuals that strive to be the best in the industry,
every day. -Benefits
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