Registered Nurse Cardiology Clinic
About The Position
Your future role at a glance Location: Jacksonville, FL Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside DePaul Building Schedule: Full Time Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. How you’ll make an impact in this role Perform telephone triage and clinical assessment of cardiology patients and prioritize patient concerns using established protocols Coordinate urgent appointments or ED referrals as indicated and communicate complex cardiology-related findings to physicians Manage and oversee anticoagulation (Protime/INR) clinic operations and adjust anticoagulation dosing per protocol and/or physician direction Provide patient education on warfarin therapy, bleeding risks, dietary interactions Ensure compliance with standing orders using evidence-based guidelines and monitor quality metrics and follow-up compliance
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Georgia Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Valid state license required specific to the state in which the associate works, or Compact state license specific to the state in which the associate works.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Florida Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Valid state license required specific to the state in which the associate works, or Compact state license specific to the state in which the associate works.
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform telephone triage and clinical assessment of cardiology patients and prioritize patient concerns using established protocols
- Coordinate urgent appointments or ED referrals as indicated and communicate complex cardiology-related findings to physicians
- Manage and oversee anticoagulation (Protime/INR) clinic operations and adjust anticoagulation dosing per protocol and/or physician direction
- Provide patient education on warfarin therapy, bleeding risks, dietary interactions
- Ensure compliance with standing orders using evidence-based guidelines and monitor quality metrics and follow-up compliance
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
