Registered Nurse - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Cardiac Telemetry Advanced Heart Failure PT Days

Overview

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible. In addition to the sign-on bonus, new teammates at Atrium Health are eligible for robust benefits packages, paid time off, and a Career Advancement Ladder that rewards you for years of experience within your area of specialty.

7B is a cardiac telemetry unit specializing in the care of patients with advanced heart failure.  Nurses on 7B are trained to care for patients with inotropic IV medications, mechanical circulatory support (ventricular assist devices or VADs and total artificial hearts), and heart transplant after their ICU stay.  Teammates on 7B work closely with the multi-disciplinary heart failure team to provide world-class care to each patient.  

Job Summary

Assists with the clerical duties related to patient care and management of nursing under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, or Charge Nurse.

Essential Functions
 

• Receives and forwards incoming telephone calls, conveys messages, and responds to requests for information.
• Ensures the appropriate disposition of laboratory and diagnostic reports.
• Assembles charts of discharged patients according to format and files all materials in patient records.
• Orders and monitors unit supplies.
• Assists the registered nurse with transcription of physician's orders.
• Assists with obtaining medical records.
• Enters and ensures accuracy of data into computer.

Physical Requirements
 

Responsible to work in a safe manner. Work requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, handling of charts, supplies, and equipment.

Education, Experience and Certifications
 

High School Diploma or GED required. Data entry experience and/or experience in health care preferred.