Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

The Registered Nurse will function under the direction of Manager of Patient Care and NP and maintain responsibility for daily nursing activities.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Provides care for clients under established protocol and/or under direction-supervision of the Manager of Patient Care and NP.
• Coordinates care with the individual client, family, and other health care providers as necessary.
• Nursing assessment.
• Provides appropriate teaching for clients and their families based on medical and nursing diagnoses following the nursing process to enhance health promotion and desease prevention.
• Phone triage.
• Procedure instructions and orders.
• Maintain supplies inventory.

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

General Requirements	Current State of Michigan Board of Nursing license. AHA BLS and AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire
Work Experience	Minimum of 2 years experience in Cardiovascular Previous experience in an ambulatory setting preferred Previous experience in ICU, ER, cardiac cath lab, cardiac step-down preferred
Education	Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Specialized Knowledge and Skills	Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans. Demonstrates ability to function in a team environment, including excellent written and verbal communication skills to efficiently and appropriately communicate with patients, families, providers, and co-workers. Provides care for patients that is age-specific/appropriate to meet their physical and safety needs, psychosocial concerns, and educational level. EKG knowledge. Basic heart arrhythmia and cardiac medication knowledge Requires visual and auditory acuity necessary to monitor patients condition and operate office equipment. Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.