Cardio Clinic RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinic RN-Cardio to join their team in providing exceptional care to cardiac patients. This full-time role focuses on delivering quality nursing services in an ambulatory setting, ensuring adherence to high standards and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include administering stress tests, conducting cardiac assessments, and providing education to patients and families. With no weekends or nights required, this position offers a balanced work-life dynamic and a sign-on bonus for qualifying new hires. If you're passionate about cardiac care and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school and at least two years of related work experience.
• Current RN licensure by the Washington State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Administer cardiovascular stress tests and interpret EKG findings.
• Perform nursing triage activities as the initial point of contact.

Skills

Patient Care

Cardiac Assessment

Triage

EKG Interpretation

IV Therapy

Education

Graduation from accredited nursing school

2+ years related work experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Responsibilities

Franciscan Medical Group, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, is currently seeking a full-time Clinic RN-Cardio for our Franciscan Heart and Vascular Associates in Burien, WA. This position is full-time with no weekends, nights, or organizationally recognized holidays required.

Job Summary:

This role involves providing professional nursing services focused on delivering quality care to cardiac patients in an ambulatory setting, aligned with CHI Franciscan Health standards, regulatory requirements, and FMG Scope of Practice policy. The nurse will engage in direct care within RN licensure scope, including assessment, coordination, triage, evaluation, delegation, and providing specialized cardiac-related consultation and education to patients and families regarding procedures and ongoing disease management.

Essential Duties:

• Administer cardiovascular and pharmacological stress tests using imaging modalities and IV therapy as appropriate; interpret EKG findings per standard protocols.
• Complete cardiac risk assessment forms for requests related to cardiac clearance for clinical or diagnostic tests, forwarding assessments to a Cardiologist for final approval.
• Review protocols for procedures/studies and provide tailored training/information to patients based on their medical history and physician protocols.
• Perform nursing triage activities as the initial point of contact, either in person or via phone, within scope of licensure; independently triage cardiac patients and situations according to standing orders and protocols; escalate complex or urgent cases as needed.
• Document studies, procedures, and interactions in the electronic medical record, including entering, pending, and signing orders as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing and at least two years of related work experience; cardiology experience preferred.

License/Certification:

• Current RN licensure by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Current ACLS certification.

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Overview

Sign-on bonus available for qualifying new external Clinic RNs!

In 2020, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health united to create Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, a system with nearly 300 sites, including 11 hospitals and approximately 5,000 providers, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest.