RN TRI Cardio Orchard Park

Job Description

Salary: 29.29-43.93 USD

Facility: Trinity Cardio Orchard Park

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.400000

Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 7.5 hours/day, 15 hours per week, hours vary 8-4pm, 8:30-4:30pm, 9-5pm

Summary:

Clinical support position involving patient assessment, patient education, care documentation and disease management activities under the direct supervision of Physicians and/or Midlevel Providers. Work responsibilities are primarily conducted in an outpatient medical office setting and/or on the telephone.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current New York State Licensure
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS, or completion required within 3 months of employment

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) to three (3) years current medical/surgical nursing experience required, experience in Cardiology is preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, office procedures and pertinent equipment is necessary.
• Cardiovascular System knowledge including anatomy, physiology, diseases, treatment and medications is preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be responsible and self-motivated.
• Possess organization, written & verbal communication skills and time management skills.
• Must be able to prioritize work.
• Ability to perform Electrocardiograms (EKG) and Blood Pressure Checks
• Knowledge of standard practices, rules, and regulations related to nursing.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Competent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, patients, and community representatives.
• Ability to evaluate acute/ non-acute situations;
• Possess a problem-solving approach and apply good judgment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices.
• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases, occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements, contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
• May be exposed to patient elements
• Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency or crisis situations, subject to many interruptions
• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• May be exposed to toxic chemicals due to photocopier
• Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice.
• Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and air.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.