Erlanger
RN Procedures - Cardiology - Full-Time
Erlanger, Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, 37450
RN Procedures - Cardiology - Full-Time
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Job Summary A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the supervision of a physician. The responsibility of the procedure nurse is to closely monitor patients before, during, and after invasive and noninvasive procedures.
Education
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education.
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
Preferred Qualifications
1-2 years of surgical specialty procedures.
ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
Coordinate procedure time and scheduling.
Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to gather data relevant to the patient’s individual needs and age group.
Start IVs, administer medications, draw lab work, take patient history and perform patient assessments.
Recognize risks and complications related to procedures through knowledge of physical assessment.
Assist providers and staff in the department with patient care tasks or other duties as assigned when not working in the procedure area.
Closely monitor patients before, during, and after invasive and noninvasive procedures.
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Job Summary A registered professional nurse employed by Erlanger Health System is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the supervision of a physician. The responsibility of the procedure nurse is to closely monitor patients before, during, and after invasive and noninvasive procedures.
Education
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing, applicable to those areas requiring special education.
Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee.
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.
Preferred Qualifications
1-2 years of surgical specialty procedures.
ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
Coordinate procedure time and scheduling.
Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to gather data relevant to the patient’s individual needs and age group.
Start IVs, administer medications, draw lab work, take patient history and perform patient assessments.
Recognize risks and complications related to procedures through knowledge of physical assessment.
Assist providers and staff in the department with patient care tasks or other duties as assigned when not working in the procedure area.
Closely monitor patients before, during, and after invasive and noninvasive procedures.
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