Medical Office RN - Cardiology
Office RN Opportunity with The Heart Center at Vassar in Poughkeepsie, NY
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for full-time external candidates, pro-rated for part-time
Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in the Coumadin ClinicÂ
The Heart Center has over forty cardiologists and thirteen locations throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley and northwestern Connecticut.
We have exceptional imaging labs, including echo, vascular, nuclear, and CT.
We also have an active research center evaluating therapies for heart failure, coronary disease, rhythm disorders, and circulatory disorders.
Purpose:
Under the direction of the Manager, assists the cardiologist in the delivery of patient care in the office setting.
Demonstrates a professional, customer focused manner, displays and promotes respect, care and dignity for all internal and external customers.
Also facilitates a team oriented attitude, striving continuously for service excellence.
Responsible for nursing care in line with clinical practice standards of the Coumadin Clinic.
Perform various clerical functions related to patient care.
Population served based on scope of services in the department.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assessment skills to identify the signs and symptoms of bleeding and knowledge of when to triage to the cardiologist or medical physician.
Understanding of hemostasis, coagulation, antithrombotic therapy, thrombogenesis, and hypercoagulable states.
Understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics properties of coumadin/warfarin and other anticoagulants used in the outpatient setting.
Ability to describe the impact of medications, diseases, and dietary and lifestyle changes that can alter anticoagulation therapy.
Understanding of the effects of socioeconomic, behavioral, psychological, and environmental factor on patient compliance.
Ability to describe the relationship between the PT/INR and to be able to discuss limitations and variability.
Ability to interpret INR and adjust warfarin dose according to guidelines.
Understanding of age-specific health issues and how this may impact therapy.
Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum two (2) years’ experience critical care environment (ER/ICU/CCU), or minimum 3 years cardiology nursing
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
Demonstrates ability to effectively function as a team member.
License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:
NYS RN License
BLS Certification PREFER: ACLS Certification, IV Certified
Location: Poughkeepsie-1 Columbia Street-Suite 200
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
FTE: 1.000000
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: 8am-4pm
Org Unit: 1526
Department: POK Coumadin
Salary Range:
32.64 - 65.01 depending on experience
Heart Center Coumadin Clinic, Poughkeepsie, NY Nuvance Health has a network...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Carmel, US-NY
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Nuvance Health
- Contact: Alli Milstead
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 22036
- Posted: 2024-04-23 08:13:12 -
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