Registered Nurse Cardiology SCH

Salary: 40.43-54.59 USD

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: Hours: 8am-4pm, 830am-4pm, 9am-5pm. Monday-Friday, Saturdays based on the needs of the department.

Summary:

Clinical support position involving patient assessment, patient education, care documentation and disease management activities under the direct supervision of Physicians and/or Midlevel Providers. Work responsibilities are primarily conducted in an outpatient medical office setting and/or on the telephone.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current New York State Licensure
• BSN preferred
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS, or completion required within 3 months of employment
• Cardiovascular System knowledge including anatomy, physiology, diseases, treatment and medications preferred

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) to three (3) years current medical/surgical nursing experience required, experience in Cardiology is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, office procedures and pertinent equipment is necessary.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be responsible and self-motivated.
• Possess strong organization, written & verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills.
• Must be able to prioritize work.
• Ability to perform Electrocardiograms (EKG) and Blood Pressure Checks
• Knowledge of standard practices, rules, and regulations related to nursing.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, patients, and community representatives.
• Ability to evaluate acute/ non-acute situations;
• Possess a problem-solving approach and apply good judgment