Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, NY

Medical Office RN

Nuvance Health seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work Per Diem in our Hudson Valley Cardiovascular clinic, Poughkeepsie, NY. Join a busy and growing practice! Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations, including The Heart Center, a leading provider of cardiology care, and two urgent care offices. Non-acute care is offered through various affiliates, including the Thompson House for rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and the Home Care organizations. Purpose: Under the direction of the Manager, assists the cardiologist in the delivery of patient care in the office setting. Demonstrates a professional, customer focused manner, displays and promotes respect, care and dignity for all internal and external customers. Also facilitates a team oriented attitude, striving continuously for service excellence. Responsible for nursing care in line with clinical practice standards of the Coumadin Clinic. Perform various clerical functions related to patient care. Population served based on scope of services in the department. Essential Responsibilities: 1. Assessment skills to identify the signs and symptoms of bleeding and knowledge of when to triage to the cardiologist or medical physician. 2. Understanding of hemostasis, coagulation, antithrombotic therapy, thrombogenesis, and hypercoagulable states. 3. Understanding of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics properties of coumadin/warfarin and other anticoagulants used in the outpatient setting. 4. Ability to describe the impact of medications, diseases, and dietary and lifestyle changes that can alter anticoagulation therapy. 5. Understanding of the effects of socioeconomic, behavioral, psychological, and environmental factor on patient compliance. 6 .Ability to describe the relationship between the PT/INR and to be able to discuss limitations and variability. 7. Ability to interpret INR and adjust warfarin dose according to guidelines. 8.Understanding of age-specific health issues and how this may impact therapy. 9. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor). 10.Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance. 11. Performs other duties as required. Education and Experience Requirements: * Minimum two (2) years' experience critical care environment (ER/ICU/CCU), or minimum 3 years cardiology nursing Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements: * Demonstrated ability to effectively function as a team member. License, Registration, or Certification Requirements: * NYS RN License * BLS Certification * PREFER: ACLS Certification , IV Certified Location: Poughkeepsie-1 Columbia Street-Suite 200 Work Type: Per Diem Work Schedule: Day 8 Work Shift: 8:00-4:30 Department: POK Coumadin Salary Range: $32.6400 - $65.0100 Hourly EOE, including disability/vets.