Registered Nurse Cardiology
About The Position
The ambulatory care Registered Nurse provides comprehensive care management in outpatient primary and specialty care settings. The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care and collaboration with physicians, advanced practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. In the cardiology setting, the nurse rooms complex and acutely ill patients; performs clinical tasks and procedures; supports diagnostic testing; triages referrals and acute concerns; and coordinates care across specialties and community resources. The nurse also documents patient care, follows department protocols and industry standards, maintains required certifications, and protects patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and InterMed policies.
Requirements
- ADN or BSN from an accredited institution.
- Unencumbered, active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Maine.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification; must be obtained within six months of hire.
- Excellent professional judgment, phone skills, and prioritization and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to rapidly changing, sometimes acute patient-care needs.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft applications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
Responsibilities
- Gather and update relevant patient information and vital signs in patient charts based on visit type.
- Room complex and acutely ill patients, obtain vital signs and weights, and reconcile complex medication lists.
- Carry out clinical tasks based on assessment or direction from a licensed clinician, including medication administration and placing and reviewing orders within the EMR.
- Perform EKGs and communicate laboratory or test results and recommendations to patients by phone, portal, or in person.
- Provide patient and family education.
- Place IVs for echocardiograms.
- Assist with bubble studies, including patient preparation, monitoring during the procedure, and post-procedure care as needed.
- Assist with cardiac stress tests and placement of cardiac monitors.
- Review and triage cardiology referrals and acute cardiology concerns.
- Document accurately, appropriately, and promptly in patient charts.
- Respond to urgent or acute patient situations and provide treatment based on prioritization skills and knowledge of potential complications.
- Coordinate patient care management with in-house specialties, community resources, home health, hospitals, or acute care.
- Adhere to applicable industry-standard guidelines and demonstrate knowledge of department protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Complete mandatory educational requirements and maintain required certifications.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and InterMed policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support InterMed’s mission, vision, and values.
- Provide patient-centered care, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, uphold honesty and integrity, work collaboratively, embrace change, and support accountable, high-value healthcare practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
