Ambulatory Clinic (RN) - Cardiology

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Liberty, MO seeks an experienced Ambulatory Clinic RN in Cardiology to provide professional nursing care in assessment, treatment and care coordination within the clinic setting. You will act as a liaison between patient and physician, with hours Mon–Fri 8:00–4:30.

Responsibilities include performing EKGs, starting IVs, assisting with tests, communicating results, educating patients and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year RN experience with cardiac or telemetry patients.
• Cardiac care certification or relevant credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess cardiovascular data and interpret tests to guide treatment.
• Perform EKGs, start IVs, and assist with stress tests.
• Coordinate care with physicians and educate patients.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and keep exam rooms prepared.

Skills

Cardiology

Telemetry nursing

ECG interpretation

IV start

Patient education

Medication administration

Education

RN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

Position Title Ambulatory Clinic (RN) - Cardiology Days - Full Time Liberty Hospital Doctors Building

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Provides professional nursing services in assessment, treatment, and care of patients in the clinic setting. Provides patient nursing care and coordinates care planning. Functions as a liaison between the patient and physician. Work Hours: Mon - Fri 8-4:30pm

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate knowledge of cardiovascular disease processes by obtaining and interpreting data; identifying appropriate use and dose of medications; understanding lab values and properly adapting procedures and treatments
• When necessary, room patients; ascertain patient identification; obtain basic patient data (chief complaint, pain level, allergies, current medications); obtain vitals, weight, assessment of general appearance; verify exams to be performed
• Perform protime and lipid studies with recommendations based on results; perform EKG’s; start IV’s for testing (as required); assist with stress echos and nuclear tests; utilize proper procedures in administering medications and performing lab tests based on physician direction
• Assist physician as needed with patient treatment, examination and testing
• Report critical labs/diagnostic test values to physician; communicate test results to patients per physician instruction; arrange hospital cath procedures; obtain orders, patient instructions, appropriate prescriptions from physician; complete pre-certification; provide patient and family education, i.e. procedures, tests, medication, nutrition health/wellness
• Perform patient telephone triage; receive phone call/messages from patients; assess urgency of calls; consult physician; document patient notification/follow-up
• Maintain patient and organizational confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients, practice staff and physicians; participate in training, orientation and education of new employees; oversee maintenance and quality control of medications, emergency equipment, crash cart, stocking of exam and procedure rooms, lab controls, sharps/biohazard
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

1 or more years RN experience with cardiac and/or telemetry patients (e.g. outpatient cardiology, progressive care, ICU, Cath Lab, inpatient telemetry, etc.)

Preferred Education and Experience

2 or more years cardiology clinic experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Pediatric) (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACN)
• Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Time Type

Job Requisition ID: R-52738

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.