RN Outpatient Cardiology - MPO

Lee Health•Fort Myers, FL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lee Physician Group is seeking an experienced RN to join its outpatient Cardiology practice at Medical Plaza One. The RN provides and documents safe patient care using the nursing process in collaboration with physicians, practice leadership, and other care team members. The role coordinates nursing care delivered in the practice or by telephone to support effective, efficient care and desired patient outcomes. The RN guides the care team in collaboration with practice and physician leadership, following treatment plans, American Nursing Association clinical nursing practice standards, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and other regulatory standards. The position also supports licensed and unlicensed clinical staff through education, mentoring, competency validation, and evaluation, and contributes to quality care through excellent customer service and performance-improvement techniques.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing; an associate degree or diploma program is required.
Florida Registered Nurse license required.
BLS certification required in specialty areas.
Above-average communication skills.
Adaptability and participation with technology changes.

Nice To Haves

Three years of nursing experience preferred.
Physician practice or outpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage phone triage and the Epic/MyChart in-basket.
Handle medication refills.
Conduct nurse visits, including blood pressure checks, EKGs, and medication reviews.
Rotate through stress testing and the Coumadin Clinic.
Support providers and staff.
Provide and document safe patient care using the nursing process in collaboration with physicians, practice leadership, and care team members.
Coordinate nursing care delivered in the practice setting or by telephone to promote effective, efficient care and desired patient outcomes.
Support and guide the care team in accordance with treatment plans, clinical nursing practice standards, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, and other regulatory standards.
Educate, mentor, validate competencies, and evaluate licensed and unlicensed clinical staff.
Contribute to quality care through customer service and performance-improvement techniques.
Serve as a resource for internal and external customers regarding patient care.