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Nurse Pract Hospital Cardiology
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What they do
A Cardiology Registered Nurse provides care for patients with heart problems. Performs cardiac tests and assessments, educates patients and families about cardiac disease and preventative health care, and cares for patients after heart surgery. Works with specialized monitoring and treatment equipment. Trained to provide emergency medical care to cardiac patients. Works under the supervision of a physician. Works in hospital cardiology or intensive care units or cardiac rehabilitation programs.
$85,027 / year median in Georgia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Every day, you will apply your specialized knowledge to assess, diagnose, and manage complex cardiovascular conditions in hospitalized patients. This involves collaborating closely with cardiologists, residents, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans, monitor patient progress, and ensure optimal outcomes for individuals with acute and chronic heart disease.
To be successful in your role, you will meticulously provide direct patient care, utilizing your specialized training and skills to assess, diagnose, and manage hospital cardiology patients under physician supervision. You will demonstrate exceptional clinical proficiency and a compassionate approach, ensuring comprehensive care coordination and optimal patient outcomes within your scope of practice. Manage patients in collaboration with the cardiologists, providing specialty care to patients with acute and chronic problems. Triage or address consults for immediate care or elective care through the cardiology clinic. Participate in cardiology inpatient rounding. Cover weekend night call on a rotational basis. Collects data pertinent to the patients' status and performs bedside credentialed procedures. Maintains a professional demeanor and promotes a positive work environment. Performs and/or assists the supervising physician with discharge services including discharge planning, discharge summaries, and coordinating post-discharge follow-up care. Works collaboratively with clinical teams in managing cardiology patients in the EP lab, Cath lab, ICU and other inpatient units. Obtain medical histories when necessary. Job Requirements Required Masters Of Science Nursing and 1 year previous experience as an NP in an acute care setting or equivalent RN experience., upon hire