AddressThe Registered Nurse-Structual Heart provides care and education for the patient based on their illness, symptoms, and courses of treatment. This position manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and the practice policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse practices "professional nursing" by performing acts which require substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon applied principles of psychological, physical, and social sciences. The Registered Nurse indirectly supervises Medical Assistants within the practice. This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Other responsibilities include training employees; assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Responsibilities
- Observes, assesses, performs nursing diagnosis, intervenes and evaluates care of the patient.
- Appropriately facilitates the scheduling of all procedures needed for Structural Heart patients in accordance with Structural Heart program guidelines.
- Accurately performs functional assessments and frailty testing for Structural Heart patients in accordance with Structural Heart program guidelines.
- Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies Physician/APP of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Prepares for MDT meetings per Structural Heart program guidelines and attends all MDT meetings.
- Interprets basic cardiac arrhythmias and takes appropriate action as necessary and in accordance to practice policy.
- Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
- Documents all patient assessments and notifies Physician, APP or Manager of significant changes in condition, reaction to medications or treatments, and untoward incidents.
- Participates and assists with in patient rounds on Structural Heart patients as deemed necessary by Physician / APP.
- Appropriately completes patient discharge instruction forms in EHR for Structural Heart patients at time of discharge.
- Appropriately operates office equipment such as computers, phones, fax, and copy machines.
- Answers patient calls and requests in a timely manner.
- Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- Associates Degree Nursing or Technical Diploma/Certificate Nursing Required
Minimum Work Experience
- 2 years cardiac Nursing experience Required.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse Licensed State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required.
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated proficiency in acute and chronic cardiac care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
About Us
Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
