Cardiology RN

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Under the direction of MD or APN provides direct patient care including assessment and history of the physical psychological social and cultural systems of the patient. Serves as primary case manager to the Cardiologist.

1. In collaboration with the MD or APN outline an individualized plan of care for each patient.

1. Demonstrates critical thinking skill and exercises nursing judgment in evaluating and initiating emergency measures in emergent situations following standard protocol.

1. Provides necessary follow-up services for each patient ensuring compliance with outlined medical regimen.

1. Works collaboratively with inpatient clinicians to enhance quality of services across the continuum of care ensuring continuity and efficiency of nursing care and coordinating necessary referrals.

1. Identifies and implements individualized comprehensive patient and family education and counseling.

1. Assists technician in conducting exercise stress testing following standard procedures. Records significant conditions and reactions and notifies physicians of the patients condition and reactions to drugs treatments and significant incidents.

1. Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws regulations and compliance efforts.

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