Registered Nurse Cardiology Clinic PRN
Company: Rapides Regional Medical Center
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description Introduction Rapides Regional Medical Center is
committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to
work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering
patient-centered care? Submit your application for Registered Nurse
Cardiology Clinic PRN position and spend more time at the bedside
with the patient.Benefits Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a
total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and
retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs
include:Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common
services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription
drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine
services and free AirMed medical transportation.Additional options
for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage,
flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans
(accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home
insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term
care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.Free
counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and
financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
(based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10%
off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family
building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.Referral
services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event
planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer
DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and
preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition,
student loan, certification support, dependent
scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work
Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term
disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health
Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to
full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more
about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by
location.\n You contribute to our success let us contribute to
yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or
C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to
deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case
management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Rapides
Regional Medical Center!Job Summary and Qualifications The staff
nurse provides direct patient care to pediatric through geriatric
patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and
general aspects of care related to the surgical and pre-operative
environment. Communicates with the physician continuously and as
needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of
equipment and inventory. Assesses procedure room for equipment
functioning and readiness. Obtains supplies for individual cases
and ensures all appropriate needs of the Non-Invasive Cardiology
team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during
procedure. Participates in performance improvement and continuous
quality improvement (CQI) activities.\n What you will do in this
role: Responsible for admitting, recovering and discharging of
patients from the Non-Invasive Cardiology Department. Provides
follow-up. Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes,
consults with other health team members as required and adjusts
nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and
reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric and geriatric
patient populations. This includes post-procedure assessments.
Appropriately assess and reassess the patients' pain. Utilizes pain
management techniques using age appropriate interventions. Involves
the patient in effective management of the pain. Performs all
aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient
safety and reduces the likelihoodof medical/health care errors.
Approaches patient in a kind, gentle manner. Demonstrates the
ability to handle emergency situations during high risk procedures.
Gives patient explanations and verbal reassurances consistently.
Adapts nursing procedure to meet the needs for treatment of
individual adult and geriatric patients. Identifies the patient
verbally and by the patient's ID armband. Identifies physical
symptoms and changes and takes appropriate action in a timely
manner. Demonstrates the ability to assess cardio-respiratory
systems for changes in adult to geriatric patients and is able to
treat appropriately. Able to modify job duties and communicate with
customers to provide age appropriate care to the patient
populations served. Able to interpret data about the patient's
status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and
provide care needed by the patient group. Appropriately responds to
a patient in an emergency or physically distressful situation.
Assessment and reassessment of the patient is clearly and concisely
communicated on charting. Documentation meets current standards,
policies and procedures. Establishes and maintains effective
communication and good working relationships with coworkers for the
patient's benefit. Responsible for daily check of emergency crash
cart and defibrillator. Counts narcotics at beginning and end of
each shift with another RN per facility policy and procedure. Is
able to perform all nursing duties as required. Utilizes
initiative, self-motivated; manages time and activity, does not
waste time. Demonstrates the ability to educate patients and their
families. Maintains patients' images and records. Responsible for
performing clerical duties as assigned. Meets dress code standards
for the department; adheres to policy for "Attire in the
Non-Invasive CardiologyDepartment". Completes annual educational
requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements. Maintains patient
confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as
scheduled. Maintains on-call schedule. Participates as scheduled.
Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time
system correctly. Completes in-services and returns in a timely
fashion. Attends annual review and department in-services as
scheduled. Represents the organization in a positive and
professional manner. Actively participates in performance
improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical
business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of
the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department. \n
What qualifications you will need:Advanced Cardiac Life Support
must be obtained within 30 days of employment start datePALS
Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 60 months of
employment start dateRegistered NurseRegistered Nurse DiplomaBasic
Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be
obtained within 30 days of employment start dateShift: PRN, As
Needed This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a
medical or religious exemption is approved). Rapides Regional
Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria,
Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound
Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical
specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined
values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By
joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the
hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their
families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal
job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient
satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do
for your career. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the
World's Most Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more
than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated
$3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured
discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Across HCA
Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and
colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and
healthcare. Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give
people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive Join a family
that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing
candidates for our Registered Nurse Cardiology Clinic PRN opening.
Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach
out. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at
our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital
status, veteran status, or disability status.
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