Registered Nurse (RN) Specialist - Ambulatory Telephone Triage, Cardiology, FT

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care, education, and support to patients in a fellowship-trained specialty clinic setting. Functions as a clinical and community resource, educator, and consultant. Coordinates and provides care for patients based on detailed treatment protocols initiated by physicians without the need for direct physician supervision. This role is in the Cardiology practice at 8 Medical Park Rd, Richland, and works the day shift. The RN Specialist provides advanced, individualized care; conducts specialty-specific assessments and monitoring; performs or assists with specialized procedures and treatments; administers prescribed medications; and coordinates and documents patient care. The role also includes patient and family education, communication with the care team, delegation consistent with team members’ capabilities, mentoring, and adherence to organizational policies, safety protocols, and professional development requirements.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN), or an RN diploma or certificate accepted in lieu of the degree with an eligible current RN license.
One year of clinical nursing experience within the specialty or a related applicable specialty, or one year of LPN experience accepted in lieu of RN experience.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or a license to practice as an RN in the state where the team member works.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Certification in a specialty area.
IV insertion and maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with policies, procedures, protocols, regulatory scope of practice, and applicable Board of Nursing requirements.
Deliver advanced patient care based on individualized plans that address patients’ physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Maintain specialized knowledge of disease entities, medications, and treatments relevant to the specialty practice.
Perform or assist with specialty-specific procedures and conduct specialty-specific assessments and monitoring, including specialized diagnostic testing and complex treatment management.
Provide targeted, complex, advanced care; perform specialized procedures or treatments; and administer prescribed medications.
Apply ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to promote wellness, restore health, and address health-related situational problems.
Assess patient needs and develop individualized plans of care.
Coordinate and document patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and safety measures.
Delegate tasks and duties to healthcare team members based on patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Follow infection control and safety protocols.
Communicate relevant information about patient conditions and concerns to other healthcare team members.
Educate patients and families about recommended post-visit self-care and integrate education into care to support informed health-related decisions.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Serve as a role model and participate in educating and mentoring care team members.
Attend department and organizational meetings and complete required compliance training.
Use supplies and resources safely and efficiently, and maintain a clean, safe, and caring environment.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education; may serve as a preceptor or unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
Adhere to organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.