LRHPG RN- Cardiology Triage - Cardiology

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only designated Level 1 Trauma Center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population.

Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Shift : Monday - Friday

Location : 130 Pablo St Lakeland, FL

Pay Rate : Min $38.83 Mid $46.72

Position Summary

Responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care in the Triage area. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians to screen and evaluate severity of symptoms and presentation.

Position Responsibilities

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement* Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.

• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship* Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.

• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work Duties

LRHPG RN- Cardiology Triage* Provides general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.

• Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to providers. Dispenses medication as directed. Dispenses IV/PO medications as directed by providers for acute care situations. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Ensures appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Screens patient calls and acute care walk-ins and presents obtained information to providers.
• Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Initiates admission process for providers direct admitting.
• Actively participates in team development and quality improvement measures.
• Works closely with Department Manager, and oversees department critical needs in Manager's absence.
• Strong working knowledge of the function and use of electronic health records.

Competencies & Skills

Essential:

• Strong assessment skills using nursing theory to evaluate patients.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient cares.
• Skill in inserting IV's.
• Ability to communicate clearly, and react confidently, calmly and effectively in emergency situation.

Nonessential:

• Knowledge of cardiac disease process and procedures.
• Skill in reading EKG and telemetry rhythms.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Associate Degree

Nonessential:

• Bachelor Degree

Essential:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Other information:

Licenses Essential: Current State of Florida RN license

BLS Certifications Preferred: ACLS

Experience Essential: Three years cardiac hospital experience

Experience Preferred: Three years critical care or ER experience