Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic
Oklahoma Heart Hospital South
Oklahoma City, OK

RN, Registered Nurse - Dr. Jewell Clinic

Overview ONE TEAM. ALL HEART. At Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH), patient care is at the heart of everything we do. Our nurses are involved in every aspect of their patients' care and provide hope, compassion and healing to patients and their families. In collaboration with our physicians and other caregivers, our nursing team is helping to shape the way OHH serves the state and leads the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care. Top Tier Benefit Packages: * Medical, Dental, and Vision * 401 (k) plan * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Extended Medical Benefit (EMB) Responsibilities The Registered Nurse provides quality and professional nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Under the supervision of the Clinic Nurse Director and Physician assess patient symptoms and communicate with physician regarding assessment. Additional duties: * Assist physician with in-office or out-of-town clinics. Prepare patient for physician by assessing vital signs, problems or concerns, medications, etc. * Be able to assess patient problems, answer questions, refill prescriptions * Communicate to physician regarding patient status * Respond to incoming telephone calls and assist patients with questions or problems to ensure their health and safety as needed * Instruct patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions per Physician instructions. * Administer or assist with injections * Assist with treadmill stress tests * a) Monitor patient or arrhythmia, blood pressure, ECG changes, and report findings.Assist Medical Assistant with all duties as needed * Schedule hospital procedures/admissions and diagnostic testing as necessary; Provide patient education * Ensure pre-authorization of hospital admissions/procedures with insurance department. * Assist with hospital/facility rounds as directed by physicia * a) Gather chart data to communicate with respecting Physician * b) Responsible for scribing within the presence of a physician discharge summaries and or progress notes. Document thoroughly and accurately. * c) Communicate discharge information to the referring provider * d) H&P - review with family members per Physician instruction * e) Arrange follow-up testing and appointments as ordered. * May give verbal or telephone orders as specifically directed respecting Physician * Maintain and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Post tests and examinations results * Removal of chest tubes - for cardiovascular surgical teams only. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing program. Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with current Oklahoma licensure. Current BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of continuous experience in a clinic setting. Cardiac experience preferred. As part of our nursing team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. With low, fixed nurse-to-patient ratios, our nursing team has time to get to know their patients and their families while providing the highest quality, safe, patient-focused care. Patient rooms are fully stocked with all necessary supplies and arranged in a circular, pod layout around each nursing station to streamline patient care and save our nursing team time. Learn more about diversity at Oklahoma Heart Hospital. As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients' experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.