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Nuvance Health Medical Office RN- Cardiovascular Department- Poughkeepsie, NY in Poughkeepsie, New York
Medical Office RN- Cardiovascular Department- Poughkeepsie, NY
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Requisition ID: 50499
Salary Range: 32.64 - 65.01 HOURLY
Work Shift: 8:30am-5:00pm (hours may vary)
FT/PT/PD: Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
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$5,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time
Medical Office RN position in the Cardiovascular department. Full time 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts 8:30am-5:00pm (hours may vary)
Purpose :
Under the direction of the Manager, assists the cardiologist in the delivery of patient care in the office setting. Demonstrates a professional, customer focused manner, displays and promotes respect, care and dignity for all internal and external customers. Also facilitates a team oriented attitude, striving continuously for service excellence. Responsible for nursing care in line with clinical practice standards of the Coumadin Clinic. Perform various clerical functions related to patient care. Population served based on scope of services in the department.
Essential Responsibilities:
Assessment skills to identify the signs and symptoms of bleeding and knowledge of when to triage to the cardiologist or medical physician.
Understanding of hemostasis, coagulation, antithrombotic therapy, thrombogenesis, and hypercoagulable states.
Understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics properties of coumadin/warfarin and other anticoagulants used in the outpatient setting.
Ability to describe the impact of medications, diseases, and dietary and lifestyle changes that can alter anticoagulation therapy.
Understanding of the effects of socioeconomic, behavioral, psychological, and environmental factor on patient compliance.
6 .Ability to describe the relationship between the PT/INR and to be able to discuss limitations and variability.
- Ability to interpret INR and adjust warfarin dose according to guidelines.
8.Understanding of age-specific health issues and how this may impact therapy.
- Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor).
10.Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience Requirements:
·Minimum two (2) years’ experience critical care environment (ER/ICU/CCU), or minimum 3 years cardiology nursing
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
·Demonstrated ability to effectively function as a team member.
License, Registration, or Certification Requirements:
·NYS RN License
·BLS Certification
·PREFER: ACLS Certification , IV Certified
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Hudson Valley Cardiovascular
Org Unit: 1526
Department: POK Coumadin
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $32.64 - $65.01 Hourly
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