RN - Vascular Surgery (FT) 8a-5p, Outpatient Clinic
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
RN - Vascular Surgery (FT) 8a-5p, Outpatient Clinic - Kingsport,
TNJob ID: 004FNBCARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATESNursing - WCS Outpatient
Clinic Kingsport MeadowviewFull-time (scheduled 72 hrs or more per
pay period) - DayJob DescriptionSCOPE OF POSITIONThe RN - Vascular
Surgery is competent in all skills mandated for any RN working in a
Cardiovascular practice, such as possessing the providing direct
patient care, performing chart abstraction, providing clinical
summaries for clinicians through precise chart abstraction,
reviewing test results for critical values, assessing, and
intervening in clinic emergencies, and providing patient education
regarding cardiovascular tests and procedures.In addition to the
above skills, the RN-Vascular Surgery is expected to have a higher
level of knowledge and skills, as described below:The Vascular RN
is responsible for applying clinical knowledge to facilitate
patient access to vascular surgery, and for providing support
throughout the entire evaluation, intervention, recovery, and
follow-up process. He/she must have advanced nursing knowledge in
vascular diseases which are amenable to intervention as well as an
understanding of the skills/expertise of and treatment options
offered by individual surgeons. The RN identifies patients who meet
criteria for surgical consults, as well as facilitates alternate
pathways in cases where other specialties can better serve the
patients needs. He/she demonstrates a thorough understanding of the
entire vascular system and vascular disease process, including
recognition of critical disease and getting those patients
scheduled urgently. He/she has detailed understanding of the
diagnostic studies, as well as nuances of specific imaging studies,
available at each imaging location. The RN serves as a resource to
APPs, primary care providers and radiologists when questions arise
regarding appropriate route of intervention to pursue to ensure
that patients are referred to the area of expertise for their
specific health issues. He/she also serves as a resource for other
departments within Ballad, as well as other clinicians, when
questions related to imaging services arise. The RN demonstrates an
understanding of and provides appropriate diagnoses/CPT codes for
all vascular testing and procedures (including surgeries) to
facilitate payer approvals, as well as participates in peer-to-peer
insurance reviews as required for insurance authorization. The RN
demonstrates competency in the dialysis processes and needs of
dialysis patients; working with dialysis centers to coordinate
patient care, including recognizing emergent/urgent situations. The
RN coordinates care with Interventional Radiology, educates and
triages patients. He/she demonstrates competency in the processes
and care related to fistulas and ash dialysis catheters, including
removing the catheters and providing post-procedure compression and
education. The RN displays an understanding of appropriateness and
uses of Durable Medical Equipment (DME), such as prosthetics, and
appropriately orders assist devices or physical therapy as needed.
He/she functions as a liaison between surgeons and device/graft
representatives and is the primary contact for cases, types of
stents, and need for additional equipment. The RN provides clinical
support to surgeons, APPs and physicians during patient office
visits. The RN performs direct patient duties as well as indirect
clinical functions.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSee table of
organizationEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAssociates or Bachelors degree
from an accredited Nursing program. Knowledge of cardiovascular
conditions, treatments, procedures, and medications required. Three
to five years cardiovascular nursing experience preferred. Office
experience helpful. Basic to intermediate computer skills required.
Ability to competently navigate EHR. Demonstration of ability to
work closely, competently, and professionally with patients,
clinicians, other staff members and external personnel required.
Sound clinical judgement and initiative with the ability to work
and make clinical decisions with little direct supervision
required. Valid and active RN licensure in appropriate state, CPR
required, ACLS requiredRequirementsNo additional requirements from
any stated in the above description.by Jobble
Keywords: Ballad Health, Kingsport , RN - Vascular Surgery (FT) 8a-5p, Outpatient Clinic, Healthcare , Kingsport, Tennessee
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