What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Cardiology position at Christie Clinic?
Christie Clinic's department of Cardiology is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm at the Main Clinic. Duties include the provision of professional nursing care for clinical patients following established standards and practices. Nursing experience in Cardiology or a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.
- Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment, examination and/or testing of the patient.
- Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to medication and/or treatment, to provider.
- Act as a liaison between the patient and provider regarding complaints, concerns, etc.
- Act as liaison and care coordinator between Christie Clinic Department of Cardiology and external facilities such as Cardiac Cath labs, Electrophysiology consults and many other types of cardiac/medical needs. These could be within the clinic or at various outside facilities.
- Provide instructions and education to patients and their family regarding medications, treatment instructions, diet education, cardiac device usage and procedural instructions regarding cardiac procedures and various other tests/orders.
- Have the ability to provide instruction and education to patients regarding lab values and cardiac testing results along with orders provided as a result of these tests and values.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond to triage calls using nursing assessment skills and report findings/recommendations to providers.
- Demonstrate the ability to complete telephone encounters and workque tasks as assigned by Cardiology Coordinator/Manager.
- Assist in codes and nurse alerts.
- Start IV’s and administer IV medications.
- Perform EKG’s
- Perform Cardiac Diagnostics testing such as Event Monitors, provide patient education regarding these monitors and their use.
- Perform related work as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Multiple Locations