CMA - Cardio Clinic - Part-Time

Mercy Cedar Rapids•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

This part-time position supports Mercy’s patient-centered care philosophy by providing nursing support to a Mercy provider, delivering excellent customer service, and helping facilitate positive patient outcomes. The role is based in Mercy Cardiology Clinic and includes patient triage, appointment scheduling, communication about test and laboratory results, medication requests, patient education, diagnostic support, and documentation in the electronic health record. External applicants may earn up to a $4,000 sign-on bonus. Cardiology clinic duties include preparing patients for examinations, collecting specimens, conducting EKGs and other diagnostic procedures, administering medications and injections, performing wound care and vascular access procedures, and providing cross-coverage for infusion and other assigned areas. The employee monitors patient conditions, responds to emergencies within scope, and follows established protocols and safety guidelines. The position requires an active RN license in Iowa or a compact state, current American Heart Association BLS certification, and completion of Iowa dependent adult abuse and child abuse mandatory reporter training before the start or transfer date. Education must be sufficient to obtain the required licensure. Previous experience in a medical office setting is preferred. This is a day-shift role scheduled for 32 hours per week. The work has medium physical demands, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling specified loads.

Requirements

Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa or a compact state.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification in accordance with the American Heart Association.
Complete Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse and Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training and submit certification to Human Resources before the start or transfer date.
Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Computer skills, organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Ability to remain poised and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally to assist with patient transfers; lifting over 50 pounds must be performed with team lifts.
Ability to push and pull up to 25 pounds of horizontal force occasionally and up to 40 pounds rarely.
Ability to administer CPR.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a medical office setting.

Responsibilities

Triage patients in person or by telephone; schedule appointments, answer questions, and determine when provider intervention is needed.
Support the practice and serve as a liaison between providers and patients.
Contact patients with test and laboratory results and provide treatment instructions as directed by providers.
Process medication requests, changes, and refills according to established protocols.
Handle and dispose of biohazardous waste according to requirements.
Provide education for scheduled tests and procedures.
Assist with diagnostic procedures and treatments, including specimen collection, labeling, and delivery to the laboratory.
Document care effectively in the electronic health record.
Follow safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions, incidents, and injuries promptly.
Greet, room, and prepare patients for examinations, including obtaining vital signs, histories, symptoms, and medication information.
Assist with or perform phlebotomy and specimen collection, including glucose testing and point-of-care INR testing, as ordered.
Conduct EKGs, manual blood pressure measurements, and other diagnostic procedures according to provider direction and clinic protocols.
Demonstrate competency in IV insertion and port access.
Administer medications and injections and perform wound care, IV insertion, and infusaport access according to established protocols.
Operate and demonstrate knowledge of clinic equipment, including the EKG management system, Holter and telemetry monitors, specialized IV pumps, glucometers, and OmniCell.
Provide cross-coverage for infusion and other assigned areas.
Educate patients about diagnoses, procedures, medications, and treatments.
Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition and perform emergency response within scope.
Complete patient discharge from examination rooms.
Administer CPR when required.