RN, Registered Nurse - Dr. Magee

Oklahoma Heart Hospital•Oklahoma City, OK

19h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides quality, professional nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards and practices. Under the supervision of the Clinic Nurse Director and a physician, the nurse assesses patient symptoms and communicates assessment findings to the physician. The role supports in-office and out-of-town clinics, patient care and education, telephone triage, diagnostic testing, hospital procedures, and follow-up. It may also include assisting with hospital or facility rounds and, for cardiovascular surgical teams only, removing chest tubes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program.
Current Oklahoma Registered Nurse licensure.
Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
Minimum of one year of continuous experience in a clinic setting.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with in-office or out-of-town clinics.
Prepare patients for physician visits by assessing vital signs, problems or concerns, and medications.
Assess patient problems, answer questions, and refill prescriptions.
Communicate patient status and assessment findings to the physician.
Respond to incoming telephone calls and help patients with questions or problems to support their health and safety.
Instruct patients and families on medications and treatment according to physician instructions.
Administer or assist with injections.
Assist with treadmill stress tests, monitoring patients for arrhythmia, blood pressure, and ECG changes, and report findings.
Assist the Medical Assistant with duties as needed.
Schedule hospital procedures, admissions, and diagnostic testing as necessary, and provide patient education.
Ensure pre-authorization of hospital admissions and procedures with the insurance department.
Assist with hospital or facility rounds as directed by the physician.
Gather chart data to communicate with the appropriate physician.
Scribe discharge summaries and/or progress notes in the presence of a physician, documenting thoroughly and accurately.
Communicate discharge information to the referring provider.
Review H&P information with family members as directed by the physician.
Arrange follow-up testing and appointments as ordered.
Give verbal or telephone orders only as specifically directed by the physician.
Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, and post test and examination results.
Remove chest tubes for cardiovascular surgical teams only.