Field RN Cardiology

UnitedHealth Group•San Antonio, TX

5d•$60,200 - $107,400

About The Position

WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse in San Antonio, Texas. The Cardiology RN provides day-to-day clinical support and teaching related to chronic care, heart failure, ischemic heart disease, infusion therapy, and cardiac rehabilitation. The role works with the cardiology team, providers, clinic staff, and primary care physicians to support patient empowerment through motivational interviewing, problem-solving, and self-management goal setting. The nurse identifies eligible patients and supports adherence to clinical guidelines; triages patients; administers IV therapy under provider direction; communicates test results after provider interpretation; and conducts chronic care visits and patient education. The role also supports remote patient monitoring, documents care in the EMR and other applications, maintains knowledge of relevant diseases and treatments, and collaborates on care policies and standards. The RN serves as a resource to LVN/MA team members and communicates patient needs to appropriate staff. WellMed is a network of medical professionals focused on preventive care for older adults across Texas and Florida. The organization describes an environment that offers development opportunities and performance recognition. Salary is listed as $60,200–$107,400 annually for full-time employment, with compensation dependent on factors including local labor markets, education, experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of employment.
At least 2 years of experience in a physician’s office, clinical, or hospital setting.
Cardiac, medical-surgical, and/or critical care experience.
Proficient knowledge of chronic diseases, especially heart failure and ischemic heart disease.
Experience with patient education and/or motivational interviewing skills and self-management goal setting.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interact productively with individuals and multidisciplinary teams.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of managed care, referral processes, claims, and ICD-9 and CPT coding.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Work with providers and clinic staff to identify patients with heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and cardiac rehabilitation needs, and ensure clinical guidelines are followed.
Triage patients, administer IV therapy under provider direction, and relay test results after provider interpretation.
Conduct Chronic Care Model visits, review patients’ support systems, identify improvement priorities, and educate patients about chronic disease.
Use motivational interviewing to coach patients and help them complete self-management goals and action plans.
Enter timely and accurate information into the EMR and other applications to document visits and phone calls and communicate patient needs.
Remotely monitor patients, set parameters with provider direction, identify changes in patient vital signs, and discuss disease management with providers.
Maintain current knowledge of heart failure, ischemic heart disease, and related treatments and medications.
Build trusting relationships with patients, caregivers, clinic staff, and physicians.
Conduct one-on-one clinic visits, including triage, disease education, diet education, and needs assessment; communicate or address needs through established processes.
Gather and review facts, select solutions, apply reasoning to problems, and devise or modify processes and procedures as needed.
Serve as a resource or consultant for LVN/MA team members.
Attend educational offerings, meet licensing requirements, keep patient education materials current, and maintain knowledge of specialty and ancillary provider contract contents, exclusions, and terms.
Collaborate with the cardiology team on policies, procedures, and standards for care of patients with high-risk chronic diseases and other cardiology-related conditions.
Exhibit professionalism and courtesy with patients, physicians, and coworkers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.