Registered Nurse

About the role

As a Registered Nurse at our cardiology outpatient clinic, you'll be instrumental in assessing and educating patients on their cardiac health, guided by our physicians. Your role includes telephone triage, emergency assistance, individualized patient education, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes. This position is a blend of clinical excellence and compassionate patient interaction, offering nursing professionals a dynamic and fulfilling work environment.

It's a vibrant period for nurses at Cardiac Study Center/Pulse Heart Institute as we embark on a path toward becoming a premier nursing organization. We're fostering a culture where nurses play a pivotal role in clinical decisions, enjoy strong connections and open dialogue with peers, and receive ample support for professional growth, all while gaining a clear vision of nursing's future at Cardiac Study Center/Pulse Heart Institute.

Environment and shift details

This role is full-time, Monday – Friday—closed weekends and holidays. Location: In office - 910 W. 5th Ave., Suite 900, Spokane, WA 99204.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone triage to assess patient needs, prioritize calls based on urgency, and respond promptly to emergent, urgent, and non-urgent inquiries.
• Develop and deliver individualized patient education programs focused on diagnosis, procedures, and treatment plans to enhance patient understanding and care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure seamless communication and the highest standards of patient care.
• Serve as a cardiac health resource and educator for office staff and the broader community, promoting awareness and understanding.
• Monitor and manage abnormal test results, facilitating appropriate referrals and follow-ups while maintaining meticulous documentation of all patient interactions and care provided.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• An active Washington Registered Nurse License at the time of hire.
• National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association, obtained before starting.
• Ideally, you have at least 1 year of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in cardiology, PCU, ICU, or ER/ED (preferred but not required).
• 2 years of RN experience in an outpatient or hospital setting (preferred but not required).

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't have the preferred experience listed above.

Benefits

• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus available to qualified external candidates.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.

Pay

The starting pay for this position is $34.32, and the pay scale is $34.32 - $52.83 USD. Pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, certification(s), and/or education.