Registered Nurse

Cardiac Study Center•Spokane, WA

1d•$34 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse on the Heart Failure team supports patients living with heart failure and related cardiovascular conditions. Working closely with cardiologists and a multidisciplinary care team, the nurse helps patients understand their conditions, recognize changes in symptoms, and navigate treatment plans. The role combines clinical assessment, telephone triage, patient education, and care coordination to support continuity of care and help patients manage their heart health. It also involves building supportive relationships with patients and contributing to clinical decision-making and team-based care.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited nursing program.
Active Washington Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained before starting.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience.
One year of experience in cardiology, heart failure, progressive care (PCU), intensive care (ICU), or emergency care (ER/ED).
Two years of RN experience in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting.
Experience providing patient education, telephone triage, or ongoing care coordination for patients with chronic cardiac conditions.

Responsibilities

Conduct telephone triage to assess patient concerns, evaluate reported symptoms, prioritize calls by urgency, and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
Provide individualized education to patients and caregivers about heart failure, treatment plans, medications, procedures, and ongoing condition management.
Help patients understand the importance of monitoring symptoms and recognizing changes that may require follow-up with their care team.
Collaborate with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary Heart Failure team to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
Monitor abnormal test results and facilitate appropriate communication, referrals, and follow-up care.
Reinforce care instructions and help patients navigate next steps in treatment and ongoing management.
Respond to urgent and emergent patient concerns in accordance with established clinical protocols.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions, assessments, education, and care coordination.
Serve as a clinical resource for office staff, supporting a team-based approach to cardiovascular care.