Clinic RN - Cardio Clinic - Part-Time

## Clinic RN
- Cardio Clinic
- Part-Time Apply:
Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center:
Part time:
Posted Today:
JR105216
** Work Shift
** Day
* * Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 16
* * Summary
* * This job supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by presenting excellent customer service and enables the facilitation of positive patient outcomes by providing nursing support to a Mercy provider.
** Job Description**##

Job Duties
* Triages patients either in person or on telephone. Schedules appointments, answers questions and/or determines the need for provider intervention.
* Supports the practice and acts as a liaison between the providers and patients.
* Manages phone calls to patients regarding test/lab results and provides appropriate instruction for treatment, as directed by the providers.
* Processes medication requests/changes/refills per established protocols. This includes having knowledge of medications, including basic dosages, side effects and interactions.
* Meets requirements for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous waste.
* Provides patient education as needed for the scheduled test/procedures.
* Provides assistance with diagnostic procedures and treatments as directed by the provider. This includes obtaining specimens, labeling and disposition to the laboratory and explaining diagnostic procedures to patient as needed.
* Effectively documents within the electronic health record.
* Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.## ## Department

Specific Duties Mercy Cardiology Clinic Patient Care & Clinical Support
* Greet, room, and prepare patients for exams (vitals, history, symptoms, medications).
* Assist with or perform phlebotomy and specimen collection (e.g., glucose testing, point of care INR, etc.) as ordered.
* Conduct EKGs, manual blood pressure measurements, and other diagnostic procedures as directed and according to established clinic protocols.
* Demonstrates competency in IV insertion and port access.
* Administer medications/injections and perform wound care, IV insertion, and infusaport access per established protocols.
* Operates and demonstrates knowledge of equipment: EKG management system, Holter/telemetry monitors, specialized IV pumps, glucometers, Omni Cell, etc.
* Provides cross-coverage for infusion and other assigned areas.
* Provide patient education on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and treatments.
* Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition; perform emergency response within scope.
* Completes discharge of patient from exam rooms.

Communication & Coordination
* Function as a liaison between the provider and patients.
* Manage appointment scheduling, follow-ups, referrals, and lab/test result calls.
* Coordinates procedural scheduling and communication among staff, physicians, and patients (ie:
cardiac catheterizations, interventions, TEEs, Cardioversions, electrophysiology procedures, and other advanced cardiac testing/procedures).
* Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Track and preauthorize procedures and specialty medications with insurers.
* Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to ensure proper handoffs and continuity of care.
* Works as a team member to support clinic operations and patient care coordination.
* Attend departmental meetings and participate in special projects as assigned.

Documentation & EHR
* Accurately document care in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
* Document all care activities, interventions, and patient responses with accuracy and timeliness.
* Manage intake questionnaires and discharge instructions.

Facility & Equipment Maintenance
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