RN - Cardiology Department
About The Position
The RN prescribes, delegates, and coordinates nursing care of patients; participates in patient and family teaching; and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient-team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Creates a positive customer service environment. This position will work between Cardiology and Cardiac Rehab to assist with admissions and staff coverage. Will rotate on call shifts with nurses within the department. May have to stay past end of shift time to complete studies on occasion.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure recognized by the Kentucky State Board of Nursing is required.
- ADN or Higher
- BLS / ACLS mandatory. Will have 3 months to obtain ACLS if not initially certified.
Nice To Haves
- Background in Cardiology with rhythm interpretation STONGLY preferred. Will complete education/testing modules during orientation for rhythm interpretation.
Responsibilities
- Assessment and identification of patient needs
- Implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.
- Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
