Registered Nurse - Cardiology

Community Health Systems•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the clinic setting provides high-quality patient care through routine nursing duties, clinical assessments, and collaboration with healthcare providers. The role includes administering treatments, performing diagnostic testing, triaging patient concerns, and delivering patient education. The RN demonstrates professionalism and ethical clinical behavior, respects patient rights, maintains confidentiality, and adheres to HIPAA regulations. Critical thinking, communication, and time-management skills are essential. The position operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends, holidays, or call.

Requirements

0–2 years of nursing experience in a clinical or outpatient setting required.
Strong clinical knowledge and ability to assess, plan, and implement patient care.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records for accurate documentation.
Knowledge of infection-control protocols, clinic safety standards, and quality-improvement practices.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to manage complex patient-care situations.
Time-management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Empathy, compassion, and professionalism in patient interactions.
RN—Registered Nurse state licensure and/or compact state licensure required.
BLS—Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

ACLS—Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients during intake; document symptoms, medical history, and medications in the electronic medical record; identify potential concerns and initiate appropriate care plans.
Administer medications and treatments, including vaccines, oral medications, and inhalation therapies, in accordance with protocols and safety standards.
Perform diagnostic ancillary testing, such as lab draws and EKGs, and assist providers during medical and surgical procedures.
Triage patient concerns by telephone or in person, provide recommendations, or escalate concerns to the appropriate care team member.
Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members to support coordinated care and a positive patient experience.
Create and deliver patient education about disease processes, treatment plans, and medication management.
Maintain a sanitized clinical environment, follow infection-control protocols, and properly dispose of hazardous materials such as needles and medications.
Review and update clinic logs, including sample, narcotics, expiration, refrigerator, and vaccine logs, in compliance with clinic policies.
Coordinate follow-up care by responding to patient portal messages, returning phone calls, and addressing test results, imaging, or medication refills by the end of each day.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans and advocate for patient health and well-being.
Respond to emergencies or urgent clinical situations and mobilize appropriate resources and actions.
Participate in quality-improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.