Cardiology Registered Nurse

Introduction

Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), no nights, no on‑call, no weekends, no holidays.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

The Cardiology Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The cardio‑vascular nurse RN possesses advanced knowledge and skill in cardiac nursing, and will demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient.

• Use critical thinking skills to assess facts and make rational decisions quickly and effectively when working with patients who have heart complications.
• Participate as part of an interdisciplinary care team in the treatment of cardiac–vascular conditions such as heart failure, heart valve disorders, high blood pressure, vascular disorders, heart attack and arrhythmia.
• Interpret data and respond to urgent situations in a way that optimizes patient care and produces positive outcomes.
• Perform and interpret various cardiac and vascular lab tests.
• Work closely with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, electrophysiologists, and other physicians in the care and treatment of the full range of cardiovascular conditions.
• Participate in clinical trials and clinical research programs as per clinic needs.
• Document legible and concise entries in the medical record.
• Perform appropriate patient preparation for each visit and/or procedure.
• Educate patients on cardiovascular diseases, including but not limited to preventive measures.
• Assist in performing diagnostic tests such as ECGs and EKGs.
• Initiate Holter and event monitors.
• Interact with the patients as well as their families pre and post treatment.
• Monitor the patient and their vitals, especially cardiovascular readings.
• Possess knowledge of ACC/AHA guidelines related to heart failure.
• Provide general nursing care to patients as necessary for office treatment.
• Respond to and refer incoming telephone calls.
• Post tests and examination results.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited school of registered nursing is required.

• Minimum of three years Cardiac RN experience in an acute care or cardiology clinic setting required.

• BLS required upon hire.
• ACLS required within 60 days of hire.
• Current unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations.
• Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC) through American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN) preferred or.
• Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CV‑BC) through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.