Registered Nurse Cardio

At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. The Registered Nurse Cardio - Vascular provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices, possessing advanced knowledge and skill in cardiac nursing, critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in anticipation and planning for patient care.

Schedule

Full time, Monday – Friday, day shift. No nights, no on-call, no weekends, no holidays.

Responsibilities

• Participates as part of an interdisciplinary care team in the treatment of cardiac–vascular conditions such as heart failure, heart valve disorders, high blood pressure, vascular disorders, heart attack, and arrhythmia
• Interprets data and responds to urgent situations to optimize patient care and produce positive outcomes
• Performs and interprets various cardiac and vascular lab tests
• Works closely with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other physicians in the care and treatment of the full range of cardiovascular conditions
• Participates in clinical trials and clinical research programs as per clinic needs
• Documents legible and concise entries in the medical record
• Performs appropriate patient preparation for each visit and/or procedure
• Educates patients on cardiovascular diseases, including preventive measures
• Assists in performing diagnostic tests such as ECGs and EKGs
• Initiates Holter and Event monitors
• Interacts with patients and their families pre- and post-treatment
• Monitors patients and their vitals, especially cardiovascular readings
• Possesses knowledge of ACC/AHA guidelines related to heart failure
• Provides general nursing care to patients as necessary for office treatment
• Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls
• Posts tests and examination results
• Administers medications in accordance with physician orders

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing required

Experience

• Minimum of three years Cardiac RN experience in an acute care or cardiology clinic setting required

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS required upon hire
• ACLS required within 60 days of hire
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations
• Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) through AACN preferred or Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC) through ANCC preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs: paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources: 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3%–9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support: tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits: fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services serves as the main entry point for patients seeking high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system, dedicated to innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions that align with the mission to care for and enhance human life.