RN - Cardiology Clinic

FMOLHS•Monroe, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Clinic is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients following established standards and practices. The role assists physicians and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access. This includes coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments, procedures, tests, and referrals. The nurse may serve as a preceptor for clinical staff, relying on experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities with minimal supervision. Creativity is expected, and the nurse may lead and direct the work of others within their scope of practice.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Proficient in the English language, verbal and written communication skills, computer skills
Current Louisiana State RN license
BLS certification

Responsibilities

Perform patient psychosocial/physiologic assessments that integrate changing data.
Formulate a plan of care based on trends of similar patients, including patient education and discharge planning.
Tailor and prioritize caring practice to individual needs, including cultural/ethical/spiritual needs.
Provide active participation in the planning of routine transitional health care needs (e.g., treatment options, patient placement options, end-of-life options).
Respond immediately to changes in patient's needs and provide holistic care using independent clinical judgment.
Adapt planned educational programs and information to individual patients and families by modifying teaching strategies or content.
Integrate education during the delivery of patient care by collaborating with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes.
Ensure efficiency in the delivery of care, determine immediate priorities, and offer solutions for problems.
Actively advocate for patient rights and identify potential conflicts, seeking counsel for resolution as necessary.
Identify variances from expected outcomes and make revisions in the plan of care based on patient outcomes.
Accurately document all patient care activities per documentation standards and provide assistance with the documentation process as needed.
Provide consistent communication and collaboration with healthcare team members, patients, and families to maximize patient outcomes.
Appropriately delegate patient care activities to other healthcare team members and participate in making and revising staff assignments.
Maintain knowledge regarding unit initiatives and incorporate the outcomes of team/committee work into practice.
Actively participate on unit teams, work groups, and/or committees as requested.
Anticipate needs and voluntarily assist others.
Serve as a clinical resource to healthcare team members, acting as a mentor and preceptor, displaying leadership behaviors, and providing direction and guidance to others regarding practice.
Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives by utilizing standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.
Incorporate evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice to enhance outcomes.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Actively participate on committees as needed.
Act as a backup for others in the department as needed.