RN Cardiology

Primary Responsibilities

• Documents patient information in the electronic health record (EPIC) following standard work guidelines
• Affords support to the provider's practice by performing clinical duties and assisting in the coordination of patient care
• Assesses and triages patient care needs
• Suggests solutions to patient care problems & complaints
• Identifies & recommends solutions to departmental problems
• Affords assessment of patient/family learning needs and coordinates and carries out teaching plan
• Carefully coordinates care for Heart Failure and general cardiology patients including telephone triage, advising and consultation with patients, nurse managed care coordination, patient/family education, and in office cardiovascular procedures
• Carefully coordinates care across the continuum for specialty services internally and externally to manage heart failure complex care
• Manages care coordination with cardiomems patients and vendor representatives
• Demonstrates ability to carry out skills as outlined in nursing procedures for clinical areas worked including administration of prescribed medications & treatments in accordance with nursing standards and clinic policy
• Promotes positive, constructive approach to problem solving

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Active Registered Nurse license through the Washington State Department of Health
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers (AHA) or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 1+ years of experience working as a Registered Nurse
• 1+ years of experience in telemetry or cardiac care
• 1+ years of experience in nephrology or dialysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 1+ years of experience working as a Registered Nurse
• 1+ years of experience in telemetry or cardiac care
• 1+ years of experience in nephrology or dialysis

Pay and Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law

OptumCare is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.