RN - Cardiology Clinic (EJGH)

LCMC Health•Metairie, LA

About The Position

The RN works in an outpatient cardiology clinic, providing patient-centered nursing care and supporting clinic operations in collaboration with providers and other healthcare team members. The position follows a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no weekends. The nurse helps coordinate care and clinic flow, supports patients throughout their visits, documents care in the electronic medical record, and helps maintain a safe clinical environment.

Requirements

Valid license or temporary permit to practice professional nursing in Louisiana.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Compassionate, organized, and comfortable working collaboratively in a fast-paced outpatient environment while providing excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

Assess and record vital signs and communicate abnormal findings to the appropriate provider.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Assist with and perform clinical procedures within established scope, policy, and demonstrated competency.
Administer prescribed medications and vaccinations via the appropriate route.
Perform non-complex procedures, such as simple dressing changes.
Collect, prepare, and secure specimens for point-of-care testing or laboratory transport.
Perform point-of-care testing when applicable.
Recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency situations.
Provide compassionate, age-appropriate care that addresses patients' comfort and individual needs.
Help coordinate a smooth patient experience from arrival through departure.
Assist with new and follow-up appointment scheduling.
Collaborate with providers and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of care.
Gather clinical documentation and medical records for provider review.
Obtain outside medical records and incorporate appropriate documentation into the electronic medical record.
Maintain medication and vaccine inventory, monitor medication storage and refrigerator/freezer temperature logs, and ensure appropriate handling and disposal of expired medications.
Follow infection-prevention, environmental, and patient-safety standards; maintain a clean, safe, and organized clinical environment.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including QAPI projects and EOC rounds.
Accurately document assessments, clinical tasks, medications, testing, and procedures in the patient's electronic medical record.
Use the EMR to access laboratory results, radiology results, and medical records.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Communicate clinic activities, concerns, and patient-care needs to appropriate leadership and providers.
Assist with telephone communication and route calls to the appropriate team member.