Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiology
About The Position
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse in Cardiology at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Portsmouth, Virginia. The role provides nursing care to members of the armed forces and their dependents. The clinic operates Monday through Friday, with stated staffing hours of 0700–1900; there are no nights or weekends. The clinic is open on federal holidays. The nurse performs a full range of RN duties under the task order, including triage, patient assessment and monitoring, use of patient-monitoring and treatment equipment, nursing care and procedures, carrying out physicians’ orders within standard nursing practice, documenting care and observations, and providing patient education and emotional support. Spectrum Healthcare Resources states that it has more than 35 years of experience supporting federal agencies and is a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource. The company describes dependability and service as central to its mission and identifies itself as an equal opportunity employer, including for people with disabilities and veterans.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Graduate from a college or university accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Graduate of a state-accredited professional nursing program.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
- At least one year within the last two years working as an RN in a cardiothoracic, vascular, or cardiology clinical setting.
- Active BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- U.S. citizenship.
Responsibilities
- Perform triage, patient assessment, and patient monitoring.
- Use patient-monitoring and treatment equipment.
- Provide appropriate nursing care, procedures, and treatments.
- Execute physicians’ orders within the guidelines of standard nursing practice.
- Document patient care and observations.
- Provide patient education and emotional support.
Benefits
- Full complement of benefits
- Work/life balance
