Registered Nurse - Clinic

Job Title: Registered Nurse

• Clinic Department: CCK – Provider Based Clinic Job Function: Registered nurse specializing in providing care to patients with heart conditions, including assessing their health, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, performing diagnostic tests like EKGs, educating patients on managing their cardiac disease, and collaborating with cardiologists to develop treatment plans; essentially focusing on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular issues within a clinic setting. Job Qualifications: Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree from a school of nursing Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas required. Two years’ experience working as a registered nurse with at least one year in triage, preferred. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Taking detailed medical histories, performing physical examinations, and monitoring vital signs to evaluate cardiac health. Providing prescribed cardiac medications and monitoring for side effects. Teaching patients about their heart condition, lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise), medication adherence, and managing symptoms. Educating patients for cardiac procedures like angiograms, pacemaker implants, and valve replacements. Communicating effectively with cardiologists, other healthcare providers, and patient families to coordinate care plans. Recognizing and responding to cardiac emergencies, including initiating life-saving interventions. Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, including clinical findings, medications, and treatment plans. Performs clinic duties as needed. Other Skills and Abilities: In-depth understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and cardiac medications. Ability to operate cardiac monitoring equipment, defibrillators, and other diagnostic tools. Ability to quickly assess patient situations, interpret data, and make informed decisions. Effectively communicating with patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Understanding and addressing patients' concerns related to their cardiac condition. Knowledge of Athenahealth EMR, beneficial. Job Relationships: Supervises: N/A Supervised by: Clinic Nurse Manager Promotion from: Promotion to: This job description is not an employment contract. Employment at Kansas Heart Hospital is at-will. KHH reserves the right to alter this job description at any time without notice.