Registered Nurse TRI Cardio Buffalo Kensington

Shift

Shift 1

• Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000
• Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical
• Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule

Days

Hours

Varying shifts 8-4p, 8:30-4:30p, 9-5p. Travel to other Cardiology sites required

Summary

Clinical support position involving patient assessment, patient education, care documentation and disease management activities under the direct supervision of Physicians and/or Midlevel Providers. Work responsibilities are primarily conducted in an outpatient medical office setting and/or on the telephone.

Responsibilities

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

• Current New York State Licensure

• Current BLS certification

• Current ACLS, or completion required within 3 months of employment

Experience

• One (1) to three (3) years current medical/surgical nursing experience required, experience in Cardiology is preferred

Knowledge, skill and ability

• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, office procedures and pertinent equipment is necessary.

• Cardiovascular System knowledge including anatomy, physiology, diseases, treatment and medications is preferred

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Must be responsible and self-motivated.

• Possess organization, written & verbal communication skills and time management skills.

• Must be able to prioritize work.

• Ability to perform Electrocardiograms (EKG) and Blood Pressure Checks

• Knowledge of standard practices, rules, and regulations related to nursing.

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique.

• Ability to keep accurate records.

• Competent organizational skills.

• Ability to handle stressful situations.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, patients, and community representatives.

• Ability to evaluate acute/ non-acute situations;

• Possess a problem-solving approach and apply good judgment

Working conditions

• Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices.

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases, occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements, contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

• May be exposed to patient elements

• Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

• Handles emergency or crisis situations, subject to many interruptions

• Occasionally subjected to irregular hours

• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

• Handles absentee replacement on short notice

• May be exposed to toxic chemicals due to photocopier

• Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice.

• Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and air.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.