RN-Rounding Nurse: Cardiology

Overview

Nurse-RN Rounding  

Job Code: 21715        

FLSA Status

Job Family: NURSING

Job Summary

Coordinates and provides care under the direction of the sponsoring physician. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient
• Develops the plan of care.
• Assists in providing care post-operatively.
• Implements the plan of care.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Supports life long learning
• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

Description: N/A

Minimum Required: 2 years of hospital experience preferred.

Preferred/Desired: 2 years of hospital experience preferred.

Education

Description     

Minimum Required    

Preferred/Desired

Training

Description     

Minimum Required    

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description     

Minimum Required: Computer literacy; Basic Life Support            

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description: RN

Minimum Required: RN; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE               

Preferred/Desired

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships: No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label                   Short Description                      Full Description

Sedentary            Very light energy level               Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light                     Moderate energy level              Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium                High energy level                      Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy                  Very high energy level               Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. 

Functional Demands Rating: Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination: Yes      

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception        

Hearing

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other