Clinic RN - Cardiology Electrophysiology

Health First Careers • Brevard County, FL

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About The Position

The Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) oversees medical care provided to patients while maintaining high standards consistent with clinic office and medical policies and procedures. The role supports physicians during procedures and contributes to professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

The RN collects and processes samples using appropriate sterile techniques, sterilizes instruments and equipment, administers and documents medications, and calls in prescriptions to pharmacies when requested by a physician. The role also maintains treatment-room stock, rotates dated medications and supplies, documents narcotic drugs and crash-cart contents, and records patient vital signs, allergies, and complaints. Other duties may be assigned by area supervisors and personnel.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Florida.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained thereafter.
• Ability to pass colorblind testing for point-of-care tests requiring color change.
• If hired into Memory Disorder Clinic or Health First Aging, satisfy the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Level 2 background screening.
• Physical ability to frequently walk, stand, run, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, or crouch.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to change positions and work in varied environments, including tight or confined spaces, and reach at or above shoulder level or overhead.
• Ability to lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment, with or without assistance, for up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with varying temperatures, air quality, lighting, and noise levels.
• Ability to work with biohazards such as blood, body fluids, and airborne particles while following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and exchange information; visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Ability to work in open or confined workspaces.
• May be required to travel to facilities within and beyond the county perimeter and use a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with procedures as instructed.
• Collect blood and other samples as directed using applicable sterile techniques; complete the required paperwork and send samples to the appropriate laboratory.
• Sterilize equipment and instruments using proper techniques and use standard clinic equipment appropriately.
• Administer medications as ordered and document them; call in medications to area pharmacies when requested by a physician.
• Work cooperatively with ancillary nursing and patient-team personnel to maintain professional nursing practice standards in the clinical setting.
• Maintain treatment-room stock, rotate dated medications and supplies, and keep accurate documentation of narcotic drugs and the crash cart.
• Document and assess patient vital signs, drug allergies, and descriptions of patient complaints in charts.
• Perform other duties as requested by area supervisors and personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree