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Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Registered Nurse - Cardiology

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeKokomo, IN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • 0-2 years of nursing experience in a clinical or outpatient setting required
  • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
  • BLS - Basic Life Support obtained from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Responsibilities

  • Assesses patients during the intake process, documenting symptoms, medical history, and medications in the electronic medical record while identifying potential concerns and initiating appropriate care plans.
  • Administers medications and treatments, including vaccines, oral medications, and inhalation therapies, adhering to protocols and safety standards.
  • Performs diagnostic ancillary testing such as lab draws and EKGs and assists providers during medical and surgical procedures.
  • Triages patient concerns via telephone or in-person interactions, providing recommendations or escalating concerns to the appropriate care team member.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure seamless care delivery and a supportive patient experience.
  • Creates and delivers patient education on disease processes, treatment plans, and medication management to promote understanding and adherence.
  • Maintains a sanitized clinical environment by adhering to infection control protocols and properly disposing of hazardous materials such as needles and medications.
  • Reviews and updates clinic logs, including sample, narcotics, expiration, refrigerator, and vaccine logs, ensuring compliance with clinic policies.
  • Coordinates follow-up care by responding to patient portal messages, returning phone calls, and addressing test results such as labs, imaging, or medication refills by the end of each day.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans, advocating for patient health and well-being.
  • Responds to emergencies or urgent clinical situations, ensuring appropriate resources and actions are mobilized to address patient needs.
  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Franklin, TN
Founded
1985

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