What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Specialty - Full Time - Days position at Alpha Home Health and Hospice?
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Heart Hospital
Role Summary: Provide professional nursing care in a specialized cardiac care environment, supporting physicians with patient assessments, treatments, and procedures. Ensure accurate documentation, monitor patient conditions, administer medications and therapies, and respond effectively to emergencies. Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while maintaining a safe, compassionate, and patient-centered environment.
Key Responsibilities
Role Summary: Provide professional nursing care in a specialized cardiac care environment, supporting physicians with patient assessments, treatments, and procedures. Ensure accurate documentation, monitor patient conditions, administer medications and therapies, and respond effectively to emergencies. Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while maintaining a safe, compassionate, and patient-centered environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs
- Assist physicians with examinations and treatments
- Administer medications, injections, and IV therapies
- Educate patients and families on care plans and self-care
- Document clinical information accurately in electronic health records
- Respond to urgent and emergent situations appropriately
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current RN license and CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to remain calm under pressure
- Basic computer and electronic medical record skills
- Preferred: cardiac, acute care, or hospital experience; IV therapy and patient education skills