Patient Populations:

Pediatric Cardiology population

• Responds to acute illness using assessment skills and technical skills and immediately activating medical support as needed.
• Documents in Epic all care provided, phone advice given, teaching provided.
• Thoroughly documents all nursing activities according to compliance guidelines and on the same day that care is provided. Records medication start and stop times to ensure appropriate billing. Documents clearly and thoroughly so knowledge of patient’s condition and any psychosocial factors are clear to the next care provider.
• Coordinates care during the assigned day with all members of care team.
• Anticipates the needs of patients and families. Conducts anticipatory guidance teaching about behavioral and symptom management, medication management, grief, ect. Assesses psychosocial and physical needs of the patient during all interactions. Engages appropriate team members to support the family throughout their experience.
• Takes an active role in planning the workflow of clinic and in a way that maximizes use of rooms and staff and values the patient’s time. Proactively plan follow up visits, look ahead to schedules to help maintain the balance of patients to resources. Actively participates in quality improvement activities

• National Nursing Professional Certification: Pediatric Certified Nurse (CPN)
• Prior experience in a cardiology setting (inpatient or outpatient)
• Previous experience in an ambulatory care environment