RN - Cardiology

Medical Associates • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

Medical Associates is hiring a registered nurse to join its accredited Cardiology department at the East Campus. The team provides specialized services, educates patients, and works across specialties to develop treatment plans. The role calls for a dedicated, detail-oriented professional who is willing to learn and contribute to patient care.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, four days per week, primarily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for approximately 76 hours per pay period. Flexibility is required.

The nurse collects relevant patient health data, performs diagnostic testing and treatments, reviews medical records, and confers with physicians or mid-level providers to meet patient needs. The nurse also educates patients and families about heart health and treatment plans, maintains accurate records, and promotes patient comfort and safety.

Additional duties include collaborating with the health care team, documenting care, supporting reimbursement processes, maintaining a safe and organized office environment and properly functioning equipment, helping improve care quality and workflow, participating in required meetings, and completing other assigned projects and duties.

Requirements

• Valid RN licensure.
• BLS certification, required biannually.
• Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.
• Keyboarding skills and ability to use electronic equipment.
• Ability to use and operate a wide variety of diagnostic and medical equipment.
• Ability to use personal protective safety equipment, including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks or shields.
• Interpersonal skills involving trust, diplomacy, courtesy, tact, personal or sensitive contact, and relationship-building.
• Flexibility in performing additional patient-care duties and adapting to the team's needs.

Nice To Haves

• Three months to one year of similar or related experience; experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent patient health care data; perform diagnostic testing and treatments; review medical records; and confer with physicians or mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met.
• Educate patients and their families about heart health and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including interventions, medications, and patient education.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout visits, promote wellness, and collaborate with the health care team according to the plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, coworkers, and others.
• Facilitate reimbursement for services, including charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain a safe, neat, organized, and adequately supplied office environment.
• Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly, and clean and maintain equipment according to guidelines.
• Perform additional patient-care duties as needed and provide input on systems to improve care quality, efficiency, and workflow.
• Participate in required meetings and complete other assigned projects and duties.

Benefits

• Health insurance with discounted premium rates for wellness program participation, for single or family coverage.
• 401(k) with immediate matching at 50% on the dollar up to 7% of pay, plus additional annual profit sharing.
• Flexible Paid Time Off Program providing 24 days off per year.
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Short-term disability coverage.
• Dental insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree