Registered Nurse Cardio

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse Cardio - Vascular provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The RN cardio-vascular nurse possesses advanced knowledge and skill in cardiac nursing. They also demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in anticipating and planning for the care of the patient.

What You Will Do

• 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 arrythmia
• Interprets data and responds to urgent situations in a way that optimizes patient care and produces 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 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 but not limited to preventive measures
• Aids in performing diagnostic tests such as ECG’s, EKG’s
• Initiates Holter and Event monitors
• Interacts with the patients as well as their families pre and post treatment
• Maintains monitoring of the patient 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 to incoming telephone calls
• Posts tests and examination results
• Administers medications in accordance with physician orders

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.
• Minimum of three years Cardiac RN experience in an acute care or cardiology clinic setting required.
• BLS required upon hire
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations
• Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) through American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN) preferred OR Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC) through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred

Benefits

Coastal Cardiovascular Surgery offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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 for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 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 through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

Supporting HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

About HCA Healthcare

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.