REGISTERED NURSE-CARDIOCLINIC MERR

REGISTERED NURSE-CARDIOCLINIC MERR Location Name Pavilion B Location US-IN-Merrillville ID 2026-13882 Category Nursing Position Type Days FTE 1.0 Overview Under direction, to perform work providing primary care services, assessment, treatment, care planning and medical evaluation, to patients within the scope of their license to practice in the State of Indiana in a physician office practice setting. Responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions) Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient conficentiality, gathers medical history, information on chief complaints, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease conditions. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, physician instruction and federal/state laws and regulations. Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Performs a complete physical exam, including the complete system on patients identifying abnormalities and changes, and documents findings in the patients chart and relays pertinent information to the physician. Provides leadership and direction for the program and office staff, and mentors office staff , providing leadership and direction. Supports the activities of the physicians through consultation and direct patient care activities in physician office settings. Qualifications JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the adolescent, young adult, middle adult and geriatric patient served within the service line. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Demonstrates a high degree of independent action, constantly seeks new information and sources. Professional leadership evident through membership and active involvement in the professional community and organizations. Ability to assess and interpret data about the patients status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and to provide the care needed by the adolescent, young adult, middle adult and geriatric patient groups serviced. Ability to update and maintain current knowledge based through continuing education. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. EDUCATION Graduation from a recognized college or university as a registered nurse. College Diploma Nursing Required Two (2) years of responsible work experience in healthcare is required, preferably in a physician office or clinic setting. Licensed Registered Nurse STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers. DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com