RN Clinic - Cardiology

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care to patients in the clinic/outpatient setting in compliance with professional practice standards. Promotes a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach towards patients, families and all members of the care delivery team.

Essential Functions

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care needs, including assessing patient condition, triaging phone calls, counseling patients, providing education, taking histories, administering prescribed medications, changing dressings, cleaning wounds, and monitoring vital signs.
• Document patient care in the healthcare record according to established standards.
• Ensure professional effectiveness through ongoing education and professional development.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection‑prevention programs.
• Demonstrate competence in making professional judgments pertaining to patient care.
• Screen and prioritize patient telephone or walk‑in inquiries concerning medical care, prescription refills, insurance authorizations, and referrals.
• Evaluate and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited School of Nursing.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of RN experience; preferred experience as a registered nurse in a similar setting.
• Credentials: Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Promote positive interpersonal relationships and a patient‑/family‑centered work environment.
  • Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
  • Effective prioritization and ability to provide health education to patients, staff, and community.
  • Knowledge of Medicare, JCAHO, DNV & HCFA regulations pertaining to ambulatory care.
  • Understanding of age‑specific growth, development, and life‑stage principles.
  • Physical abilities: lift patient handling up to 35 lb without assistive devices; push/pull up to 45 lb; perform hands‑on CPR; frequent bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling; lift non‑patient items up to 20 lb occasionally.
  • Fine motor skills for precise medical procedures.
  • Ability to work in noisy environments and exposure to biohazards, body fluids, and airborne particles.
  • Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
  • Effective communication and accurate information exchange.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching.
• Paid time off.
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance with optional buy‑up coverage.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits and expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health resources.

Pay

Salary range: $46.27 – $69.41 per hour (full‑time, 1.00 FTE, day position). Hiring rate depends on education, training, work experience, collective bargaining agreements, seniority, and other factors.