RN Coordinator - Cardiac - FT - Days - MRH

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

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Summary:

Works with Cardiology physicians to refer necessary patients to appropriate specialty clinics. Serves as a navigator for patients once the referral has been completed.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates assessment and evaluation of patient for proper care services including but not limited to tests, procedures, diagnostic labs.Coordinates and assures thorough and consistent follow-up care of the cardiac patient with the appropriate care providersAssists nursing units in the care of cardiac patients to ensure proper admission and care of the hospitalized patient.Assess potential learning problems (language barrier, readiness to learn, etc.) and structures teaching sessions to meet individual needs.Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age-specific needs.Provides education about cardiac services to the patients and families along with the community at large.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, EFFECTIVE PRESENTATIONS, EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE, HAND HYGIENE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Nursing (Required)Registered Nurse License (RN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: 1 year nursing cardiac specialty experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 60%
•  Climbing = 0%
•  Keyboard Entry = 80%
•  Kneeling = 60%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
•  Reaching = 80%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
•  Running = 0%
•  Sitting = 80%
•  Squatting = 40%
•  Standing = 80%
•  Walking = 80%
•  Audible Speech = 80%
•  Hearing Acuity = 80%
•  Smelling Acuity = 0%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 80%
•  Distinguish Color = 80%
•  Seeing - Far = 80%
•  Seeing - Near = 80%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
•  Dust = 40%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 40%
•  Hazardous Medication = 40%
•  Latex = 60%
•  Computer Monitor = 80%
•  Domestic Animals = 0%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
•  Fire Risk = 0%
•  Hazardous Noise = 0%
•  Heating Devices = 0%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
•  Magnetic Fields = 0%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 0%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
•  Radiation = 0%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
•  Unprotected Heights = 0%
•  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:

Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

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