OUTPATIENT CARDIAC CLINIC STAFF REGISTERED NURSE (Intermittent/PRN)

Veterans Health Administration•Bay Pines, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialty Care Outpatient Cardiac Clinic Staff Registered Nurse provides patient care, care coordination, health promotion, health education, and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management. The nurse plans care based on nursing assessments and Veteran goals, coordinates care across the continuum, and works with the interdisciplinary team to influence patient outcomes and satisfaction. The nurse administers medications and procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines, and is accountable for individual nursing practice and appropriate delegation of care tasks. The role also involves conducting vital signs, ECGs, and tests; recording patient histories; educating patients about medications, test results, and procedures; documenting encounters in electronic medical records; following safety protocols; preparing exam rooms and maintaining equipment; and coordinating test scheduling with the Health Administration team. The position is intermittent/PRN and is not eligible for telework or virtual work. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, subject to the listed education pathways and exceptions.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception.
Meet the education, experience, and grade-determination criteria applicable to the assigned Nurse grade and level.
U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
Meet applicable background/security investigation, onboarding, identification, drug-screening, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
Complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing.
Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and shift priorities based on patient needs.
Ability to tolerate potentially long periods of walking, standing, and sitting, and to don protective clothing when required.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of cardiology experience, preferably within the last five years.
Previous outpatient cardiology clinic experience.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
National cardiology certification, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN), or Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, care coordination, health promotion, health education, and coaching on wellness, disease prevention, and chronic care management.
Formulate plans of care based on nursing assessments and Veteran goals of care.
Coordinate care and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence outcomes and support patient satisfaction.
Administer medications and procedures according to established policies and guidelines.
Determine appropriate delegation of tasks and delegate elements of care based on patient needs, condition, and safety.
Seek guidance on improving care provided to patients and families.
Document all encounters accurately in electronic medical records and adhere to safety protocols.
Conduct vital signs, ECGs, and tests; record patient histories; and educate patients about medications, test results, and procedures.
Prepare exam rooms, maintain equipment, and coordinate test scheduling with the Health Administration team.