Staff Registered Nurse Heart Failure Clinic

Job Summary

MH nurses are committed to making an impact in the lives of their patients and their colleagues. The MH nurse is professionally engaged, possesses clinical expertise, has a spirit of inquiry, embraces learning and fosters the patient relationship.

This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of the heart failure patient.

He or she will educate through motivational interviewing, including teach-back of disease processes, medications, and risk factors which are unique to each patient.

He or she might secure follow-up appointments to rehab, remote tele-monitoring or a support clinic, make sure medications are available, or inquire of available resources for things such as food or transportation.

He or she must participate in decision making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in the clinic setting as well as those with utilizing tele-monitoring in the home setting.

He or she must partner with the patient to create a successful long-term wellness plan. Coverage of radiology and ancillary cardiovascular departments may be required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse License
• One year experience in hospital or related health care setting (e.g. student in CCD)
• CPR certification or must obtain at next available class upon hire. Basic arrhythmia and other advance life support may be required by unit / department specialty according to patient care policies.

Preferred Job Requirements

At least one-year experience in an area with cardiovascular patients.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Mathematical calculations and medication preparation and administration.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform patient care applications, echarting, email and other standards applications related to the department operations and job function.
• Strong customer service skills, with special emphasis on patient centered care.
• Ability to promote compassion and a therapeutic environment.
• Ability to provide clinical reasoning; decision-making and critical thinking.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to analytically evaluate problem situations in-depth and come to independent, appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.
• Ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on patient needs.
• Basic working understanding of concepts of infection control principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients, self and others.
• Ability to react appropriately in any environment or situation.
• General awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities and self-performance while performing job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Ability to make home visits.
• Ability to use personal vehicle to travel between clinic or hospital to homes.
• Work may be subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels.
• Risk for occupational exposure to blood, body fluid and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Works in close proximity to patients and visitors.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and / or weekends based on the needs of the department.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Use of computers and other standard office equipment.
• Pushing workstation on wheels to patient rooms.
• Lifting supplies and equipment typically found in clinical patient care areas.
• Operates equipment typically found in patient rooms.
• Must assist patients with mobility both in and out of bed.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer : Minority / Female / Veteran / Disability.

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