What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Cardiac Medical/Surgical position at Azza HealthCare Agency?
Role Overview
This position involves providing direct and indirect patient care in various healthcare settings. The role requires collaboration with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, providing age-appropriate care, and educating patients and families. The nurse must demonstrate critical thinking, manual skills, and effective communication, assisting physicians with procedures and addressing psychosocial needs. Emphasis is placed on cost-effective practices, patient safety, and lifelong learning.
Qualifications & Skills
This position involves providing direct and indirect patient care in various healthcare settings. The role requires collaboration with physicians, leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Key responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, providing age-appropriate care, and educating patients and families. The nurse must demonstrate critical thinking, manual skills, and effective communication, assisting physicians with procedures and addressing psychosocial needs. Emphasis is placed on cost-effective practices, patient safety, and lifelong learning.
Qualifications & Skills
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Computer literacy
- RN licensure and BLS certification within 14 days of hire
- Preferred: ACLS/PALS certifications
- Assess patient conditions accurately
- Administer prescribed medications
- Perform treatments and clinical services
- Collaborate with healthcare team
- Address psychosocial needs and coordinate discharge planning
- Prioritize care and promote safety
- Engage in ongoing professional development