RN II- Cardio Vascular Surgery (Hybrid)

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and clinically skilled In-Basket Nurse to support our cardiology practice through a 40-hour hybrid schedule, combining both remote and in-person work. This role is integral to maintaining efficient communication, ensuring timely patient follow-up, and supporting high-quality cardiovascular care in a fast-paced environment. As an essential member of the care team, you will manage a robust volume of cardiology-focused in-basket tasks. Responsibilities include triaging cardiac symptom calls (such as chest discomfort, palpitations, edema, and medication side effects), processing cardiology medication refill requests, responding to patient advice inquiries, and coordinating prior authorizations for cardiac diagnostics, imaging, and specialty medications. You will also support care coordination, helping streamline transitions of care after cardiac testing, procedures, and hospitalizations, and ensuring patients receive appropriate follow-up. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound clinical judgment, exceptional communication skills, proficiency with electronic health records, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic clinical setting. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient safety, continuity of care, and the overall patient experience within a leading cardiology team. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000306 CHS - Cardio Vascular Surgery Clinic (ART) Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday, no nights or weekends! . No weekends, holidays or call. Job Summary/Purpose: Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
• Refer to policy A141 for more details.
• A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer

Responsibilities

• Triaging cardiac symptom calls (such as chest discomfort, palpitations, edema, and medication side effects)
• Processing cardiology medication refill requests
• Responding to patient advice inquiries
• Coordinating prior authorizations for cardiac diagnostics, imaging, and specialty medications
• Support care coordination, helping streamline transitions of care after cardiac testing, procedures, and hospitalizations, and ensuring patients receive appropriate follow-up

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees