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Job Description :

Job Summary Responsible for providing patient-centered nursing care to individuals with cardiovascular conditions in accordance with established clinical standards and protocols. Delivers safe and effective care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs. Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes and support recovery. Ensures quality, compassion and professionalism in all aspects of cardiology nursing practice. Essential Functions

• Provides direct nursing care to patients with cardiac and vascular conditions following established protocols.
• Assesses, monitors and documents patient status, symptoms and responses to treatment.
• Administers medications and therapies as prescribed and observes for potential side effects or complications.
• Assists physicians during cardiac procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Educates patients and families on cardiac health, medication management and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate and implement individualized care plans.
• Ensures adherence to infection control, safety and quality standards in all patient care activities.
• Utilizes cardiac monitoring equipment and interprets data to identify changes in patient condition.
• Participates in quality improvement, staff development and continuing education initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement Associate's degree in nursing Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred Experience Requirement 0-2 years of experience in in nursing, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures Active Registered Nurse (RN) license Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10%

• 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10%
• 50% of the time) F.

Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) G.

Repetitive motion:

3. Intermittent (10%

• 50% of the time) H.

Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never I.

Working in confined spaces:

1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) K.

Job-related travel:

1. Never L.

Loud noises:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M.

Temperature extremes:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O.

Radiation:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) P.

Burns:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) Q.

Cuts/Punctures:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) R.

Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) S.

Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:

1. Never T.

Combative/violent people:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A Physical Demands This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motion (such as typing); occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. It also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Department :

KDIP FAC

Bellefonte HF Clinic Shift :

Days (United States of America)

Time Type :

Full time

Address :

1180 Saint Christopher Drive, Suite 2

City, State :

Russell, Kentucky