Registered Nurse - Cardiology Ballantyne

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Cardiology Ballantyne

General Job Summary : Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards and practices.  Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care.  Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.

(This is a full-time position that will support the Cardiology Team at Ballantyne, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm)

Primary Job Responsibilities / Tasks may include, but not limited to :

Direct Patient Services :

• Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.
• Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal / state laws and regulations.
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
• Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to / consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent / resolve problems or concerns.
• Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
• Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms / automated systems and documentation practices.
• Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management.
• Maintains / reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Order entry with EHR
• Starting IV’s and administering IV fluids
• Complete forms and prior authorizations for medications.
• Be the point person for emergencies / triage walk ins (Chest pain, hypoglycemia, syncope)
• Participate in code blue as necessary
• Medication refills
• Patient education regarding insulin, MDI use
• Assist MAs as needed with any and all their responsibilities as need arises in order to maintain adequate patient flow or as needed by the provider.
• Other duties as assigned.

Nurse Triage :

During office hours, to their provider or other available practice providers

Requirements :

Education and Certifications :

Experience :

Physical Requirements :

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