Job Summary:
The Transitional Heart Failure Clinic (THFC) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing patients in the THFC care by promoting and restoring patients’ health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and Nurse Practitioners as well as multidisciplinary team members; and providing education and support to these patients.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Respects patient confidentiality and privacy by maintaining the security of all patient communications, per current HIPAA regulations.
- Identifies patient service requirement by establishing rapport with potential and actual patients.
- Responsible for triaging patient, by phone or in person. The nurse appropriately incorporates the use of established protocols, available information, the nursing process, critical thinking, prioritizing, and delegation to resolve patient issues.
- Ensures correct prescription by communication with the physician and the pharmacies regarding new prescriptions, medication changes or refills.
- Educate patients on their medical conditions, symptoms that may indicate a worsening problem, and the possible effects or adverse reactions that may occur with medications.
- Review of diagnostic test results with physicians. Differentiates normal results from abnormal results and obtain recommendations from the physicians. Informs patients of results and recommendations.
- Routinely see patients in the clinic for blood pressure management, medication titration, arrhythmia management, congestive heart failure exacerbations, and post procedure follow up, both with the assistance of a Nurse Practitioner and independently.
- When seeing Pts in the Specialty Clinic with the NP, the nurse will lead the appointment, use clinical judgement to present the patient to the NP, give recommendations for next steps, document all areas of care with attention to detail
- Reads and interprets ECGs
- Educating and monitoring patients for acute Heart Failure exacerbations with Remote Monitoring, and Pulmonary Pressure monitors (cardiomems)
- Educates patients on their medical conditions, symptoms that may indicate a worsening problem, and the possible effects or adverse reactions that may occur with medications. Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanation of procedures, and answering questions.
- Is an active member of Rapid Response and Code Blue team. Responsibilities include BLS/ACLS protocols.
- Acts as a resource for the medical assistants and non-clinical staff.
- Provides routine and emergent care as directed per protocol.
- Screens patients for research and coordinates with research RNs for potential and current studies.
- Documents patient care activities using EMR.
- Complies with federal, state, local and professional requirements and advises management of needed actions.
- Maintains a safe, clean working environment.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectious control policies and protocols.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
- Ability to read and interpret ECGs.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Nursing preferred. Candidates with an associate’s degree will be considered if actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
- Current Colorado RN License
- At least 6 months of nursing experience required, including ECG as needed
- ACLS and BLS within 3 months of hire
- Cardiology Experience Preferred
- Epic Experience Preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to assist with adult patient in emergencies as needed
- Lifting requirements do not exceed 25 pounds
- Possible travel to multiple office locations
- Hours a Week: 40
Compensation: $37-45 per hour depending on experience and education
- This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees may perform other related duties as
assigned.
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