What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Cardiology Practice - Moorestown position at Virtua?
Location:
Moorestown - 401 Young AveRemote Type:
On-SiteEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Part timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
24Additional Locations:
Job Information:
After 6 months, position will move to 4 days per week (10-hour shifts) with the possibly of a hybrid schedule.
Cardiology experience and ACLS Certification is strongly preferred.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
1.Patient Triage: screening/assessment of patient care problems/issues - via telephone/office- Patients, Medical Facilities, Offices, Referring Physicians, etc.Identifies and evaluates patient and family needs, abilities and readiness to learn via telephone or schedules appointments. Instruct when possible teaching needed via telephone.
2. Cross train for Routine, Nuclear stress testing and Stress Echoes and Echoes with Contrast
3. Blood pressure checks as ordered by Cardiologist
4. Anticoagulation, dosing, medication orders/refills; Lovenox management and patient education and related job functions
5.TEE/Cardioversion scheduling and related job functions
6. Lab orders and result reviews
7. Clinical resource for Cardiology Group staff, Cardiologists and assistance with patient care emergencies/IV access and medication administration
8. Other job functions as designated by Office Manager
9. Participates in QI Projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of Diploma/BSN Nursing program; Minimum of 2 years Critical Care/Cardiac experience and/or previous Triage, Emergency Department experience, preferred
LCENSE/CERTIFICATION and TRAINING/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
New Jersey Nursing License; BLS/ACLS Certification; Experienced/Proficient with IV access; Knowledgeable of Basic and advanced arrhythmias; strong understanding/knowledge of Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology and current Cardiac medications; Good Communication skills
Hourly Rate: $35.09 - $54.43 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.For more benefits information click here.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Salary : $35 - $54
