Registered Nurse - Cardiology
Company: Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics.
Location: New York
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
The Registered Nurse or RN provides professional nursing care to
patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact,
following established standards and practices. S/he coordinates
with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care
delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient
participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other
provider with clinical procedures, performs telephone triage as
needed, and participates in patient teaching. Provides Direction
To: Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical assistants, medical
assistants, and other non-licensed personnel. Typical Physical
Demands: Requires full range of body motion including moving and
lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand
coordination. Requires sitting and/or standing for extended periods
of time. Occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds of force, such as
assisting patients in arising from the exam table, pushing patients
in wheelchairs, or assisting patients into/out of wheelchairs.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May require
occasional lifting and carrying office supplies. Typical Working
Conditions: May require frequent exposure to communicable diseases
and body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and
other substances and conditions common to a medical office
environment. Requires working in close proximity to other
personnel. Requires use of computer keyboard throughout the work
day. May require use of autoclave for instrument sterilization.
Requires working under stressful conditions and/or working
irregular hours. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited
school of nursing. Registered nurse licensed to practice in New
York State (NYS) with current NYS registration and in good
standing. Record of prior stable employment and/or favorable
references. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of one year
experience as a registered nurse or two years as a licensed
practical nurse in a pertinent practice area. Bachelor of Science
in Nursing (B.S.N.). Current BLS certification. At least two years
of recent pertinent professional nursing experience in a hospital,
medical office, or other clinical setting. NOTE: This document is
intended to describe the general nature and level of work
performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all
duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so
classified. (6/2016) I. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS A. Clinical
Knowledge and Skills 1. Demonstrates clinical competence in the
direct care of patients/significant others in established area of
practice, considering developmental differences among patients; 2.
Demonstrates basic knowledge of common disease processes and
treatments, including pertinent diagnostic/laboratory testing and
medical/nursing interventions; familiar with preventative health
measures related to population served 3.Demonstrates a proactive
approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient's
individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates
identified needs in a timely manner. 4. Utilizes evidence-based
approaches with patients/families/caregivers to support
self-management, self-efficacy, and health-promoting behavior
change. 5. Collaborates with patients/significant others and other
members of the healthcare team to establish goals and priorities to
meet patients' immediate and future needs; Actively participates in
the care team to ensure that patient needs and preferences are
incorporated into the comprehensive plan of care 6. Using
population-specific knowledge and clinical expertise, contributes
to the continual assessment and effective management of the health
needs of assigned patient populations 7. Performs telephone triage
with particular emphasis on assessment, problem/priority
identification, and decision-making; 8. Demonstrates knowledge,
skills, and technical ability in medication/treatment
administration; administers prescribed medications correctly, with
knowledge of proper dosage, route, site, and possible side effects;
9. Provides accurate, up-to-date clinical information to patients
consistent with professional nursing scope of practice and accepted
CareMount Medical practice standards, policies, and protocols; 10.
Uses the nursing process for problem-solving/decision-making; 11.
Performs authorized technical procedures competently (e.g., EKG,
phlebotomy, starting/ monitoring IVs, selected laboratory tests,
etc.) as may be required in clinical practice area; 12.
Demonstrates clinical competence when assisting MD or other
provider with procedures; 13. Seeks validation/guidance from
physician or other provider and nurse colleagues when necessary;
14. Functions effectively with other healthcare providers during
emergency situations; 15. Understands and practices universal
precautions correctly and consistently and complies with all
applicable OSHA guidelines; 16. Ensures that all clinical equipment
is maintained in clean, working order. B. Communication 1.
Maintains open lines of communication with physicians and other
CareMount Medical personnel, within and between departments--even
during periods of heightened stress; 2. Maintains open lines of
communication with non-CareMount Medical physicians, pharmacies,
and other community agencies and services; 3. Notifies
patients/significant others and/or reception staff promptly of
unanticipated MD/other provider delays or scheduling changes; 4.
Demonstrates effective communication strategies reflective of the
needs of all patients, including those from vulnerable populations
5. Provides reassurance to patients who are upset and/or in need of
assistance or additional information; 6. Directs and coordinates
the work of LPNs, medical assistants, and other assistive personnel
to meet identified patient care needs; 7. Maintains confidentiality
of all information obtained from patient records and conversations
with patients/significant others, physicians, and other CareMount
Medical personnel 8. Answers telephone promptly (within three
rings) and courteously and identifies self by name and department
(and physician's office by physician's name, if appropriate 9. Uses
discretion and sensitivity during all phone conversations; 10. Uses
a non-judgmental approach when talking with patients and coworkers;
11. Effectively and efficiently triages patient phone calls and
schedules same-day (work-in) appointments as per departmental or
individual physician guidelines; 12. Transfers telephone calls only
when necessary and as per CareMount Medical policy; 13. Assists
patients with referrals and pre-certifications as needed for
managed care insurance plans with which CareMount Medical
participates; communicates potential for additional care
coordination with outside organizations and/or providers when
identified 14. Offers clinical advice to CareMount Medical patients
according to departmental protocols, individual physician's or
other provider's instructions, and/or accepted nursing practice;
15. Uses available electronic mail/computer systems to communicate
inter- and intra- departmentally as per departmental and/or
CareMount Medical protocol(s). C. Teaching/Education of
Patients/Significant Others 1. Uses clinical knowledge and skills
to teach patients/significant others effectively (e.g., via written
information, face-to-face communication, phone communication 2.
Integrates patient and family education, including health
promotion/wellness, into the delivery of care; 3. Continuously
evaluates the results of patient education and modifies the
teaching plan based on patient outcomes; 4. Suggests and/or
facilitates referrals (e.g., to Department of Social Services,
dietitian, hospice) as applicable; 5. Designs and implements
educational activities that are culturally appropriate (and
consistent with individual physicians' practice) and are tailored
to the patient's/significant other's ability to comprehend and
participate; 6. Participates, as requested, in the development of
patient-teaching tools/programs for assigned department. D.
Organizational Skills 1. Work area reflects neat and organized work
habits; 2. Addresses all patient requests/concerns before end of
shift (or notifies patient/significant other of additional time
needed to complete request 3. Sets priorities effectively to ensure
timely completion of assigned work; 4. Requests assistance as
appropriate in order to complete assigned work and offers to assist
others when work load permits; 5. Prepares and leaves complete,
concise messages/instructions for others as needed 6. Notifies
patients of amount of time needed to address or answer their
requests or questions; completes such requests as promptly as
possible and/or notifies patient/significant others of anticipated
(or unanticipated) delays; 7. Uses time, supplies, and human
resources effectively and efficiently. E. Documentation 1. Takes
complete messages for all telephone calls, including but not
limited to: correctly spelled full name and current telephone
number(s) of caller, date, time, and reason for the call; signs
full surname on all messages; 2. Documents in EHR all pertinent
clinical observations, medications/ immunizations/treatments given,
allergies, etc.; 3. Maintains legible log or documentation of all
telephone calls received, including but not limited to: date and
approximate time of call, full name, date of birth (if applicable),
and telephone number of caller, as well as reason for call; 4.
Documents pertinent telephone calls and significant nurse-patient
interactions in patients' EHR, including but not limited to:
nursing advise or information provided to
patients/guardians/significant others (on behalf of patient),
medical advice or information provided to patients as directed by
physician or other provider, communication with pharmacies, managed
care companies, etc.; 5. Records the full surname of physician or
other providers in EHR when documenting information or advice as
directed by that physician or other provider; 6. Signs all entries
in medical record according to CareMount Medical policy. F.
Leadership 1. Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills,
particularly when urgent/emergent or unexpected clinical or
administrative events arise in order to maintain both the smooth
functioning of the department and patient/personnel safety; 2.
Serves as a catalyst for improving standards of nursing practice;
3. Demonstrates leadership skills through the ability to set and
attain goals; 4. Serves as an effective role model for professional
conduct and professional practice (e.g., maintaining composure
during times of increased stress 5. Provides direction and support,
and delegates tasks to professional and non-professional staff; 6.
Serves as an effective preceptor to new staff as needed; 7.
Effectively performs the duties of charge nurses as needed; 8.
Actively participates in departmental staff meetings. G.
Professionalism 1. Demonstrates self-direction, accountability,
sound judgment, and ethical behavior in all activities; 2.
Demonstrates patient advocacy; 3. Maintains a commitment to the
spirit of inquiry as evidenced by a clinical knowledge base that
remains current and reflects understanding of relevant clinical
research findings; 4. Participates in professional conferences,
workshops, continuing education programs, and/or pertinent
professional organizations (e.g., American Association of Office
Nurses, American Nurses Association/New York State Nurses
Association, Sigma Theta Tau, American Academy of Ambulatory Care
Nursing, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and
Practitioners [NAPNAP], etc. 5. Reads current, clinically
applicable professional journals. 6. Attends mandatory
conferences/inservices in order to maintain (active) NYS
registration, in good standing with the NY State Education
Department. H. Other Specific Responsibilities/Duties II. GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES A. Arrives to work on time or
notifies Patient Care Manager or designee as soon as employee
becomes aware that s/he will be absent or tardy, and/or as per
individual department protocol. B. Maintains an acceptable
attendance record as per CareMount Medical policies and procedures.
C. Notifies Patient Care Manager or designee whenever leaving
CareMount Medical premises during scheduled work hours. D. Attends
all mandatory CareMount Medical programs and in-services. E.
Dresses according to CareMount Medical dress code. F. Assumes
responsibility for reading, understanding, and complying with
information contained in the current CareMount Medical Employee
Handbook, CareMount Medical Clinical and/or Administrative Policy &
Procedure Manuals, as applicable. G. Maintains patient
confidentiality under all circumstances, and follows all CareMount
Medical policies regarding confidentiality. H. Assists Patient Care
Manager and/or designee, and/or other administrative personnel when
possible by taking on alternate assignments or other
responsibilities, working additional hours, or altering regularly
scheduled hours, when necessary, for the efficient operation of
CareMount Medical. Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential
requirement of this role. CareMount will adhere to all federal,
state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and
will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to
ensure compliance. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity,
color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status. CareMount is an EO
employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
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