RN - Cardiology Nights - 4LOCS(NY) - Kings County, United States - NavitsPartners

Description

Job Description

RN - Cardiology *Nights*

Responsibilities:

• Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.
• The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation.
• Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.
• The position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs.
• There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items.
• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious, contagious diseases/materials and radiation. May be required to wear protective gear in procedure rooms for extended periods of time.
• Operates appropriate facility equipment and technology, including but not limited to, patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, sterilizers and computers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspects operation of all facility equipment and reports malfunctions, and maintenance needs to ensure the safe and effective operation of all vascular access equipment.
• Inspects operation of all facility operating systems, including temperature checks in appropriate areas and physical structure of the facility and reports any issues to the Facility Manager.
• Ensures a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the vascular access facility at all times.
• Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to the FVC/FMCNA Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.