Per Diem Medical Practice RN- Heart Center Department- Poughkeepsie NY
Per Diem Medical Practice RN- Heart Center Department- Poughkeepsie NY
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Job Description
Description
- Assessment skills to identify the signs and symptoms of bleeding and knowledge of when to triage to the cardiologist or medical physician.
- Understanding of hemostasis coagulation antithrombotic therapy thrombogenesis and hypercoagulable states.
- Understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics properties of coumadin/warfarin and other anticoagulants used in the outpatient setting.
- Ability to describe the impact of medications diseases and dietary and lifestyle changes that can alter anticoagulation therapy.
- Understanding of the effects of socioeconomic behavioral psychological and environmental factor on patient compliance.
- Ability to describe the relationship between the PT/INR and to be able to discuss limitations and variability.
- Ability to interpret INR and adjust warfarin dose according to guidelines.
- Understanding of agespecific health issues and how this may impact therapy.
- Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect Excellence Accountability Compassion Honor).
- Demonstrates regular reliable and predictable attendance.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Associates Degree in Nursing bachelors degree.
- Minimum two 2 years experience critical care environment (ER/ICU/CCU) or minimum 3 years cardiology nursing
- Demonstrates ability to effectively function as a team member.
- NYS RN License
- BLS Certification PREFER: ACLS Certification IV Certified
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Hudson Valley Cardiovascular
Org Unit: 1526
Department: Pok Clinical
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $46.35 Hourly
Employment Type
Grant
