Cardio RN Clinic

CommonSpirit Health; Burien (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Burien, WA seeks a Cardiac Nurse to care for patients with life-threatening cardiac events and support families with daily care plans outside the hospital.

You will monitor vitals, report warning signs to a multidisciplinary cardiology team, and perform triage and documentation in the EMR. We offer continuing education to advance nursing skills and opportunities to grow within our cardiovascular care network.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Two years of related work experience demonstrating job knowledge.
• WA RN license, CPR and ACLS required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Administers cardiovascular and imaging-guided tests; interprets EKG findings as per protocols.
• Completes cardiac clearance risk assessments and forwards to Cardiologist for final determination.
• Trains patients with tailored information based on medical history and physician protocols.
• Performs nursing triage and escalates complex or emergent situations per standing orders.
• Documents studies and interactions in EMR; enters and signs orders.

Skills

Cardiac care

Vital signs assessment

Nursing triage

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse WA license

Basic Life Support CPR

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cardiac Nurse, you’ll care for patients who may have life-threatening cardiac events or conditions while helping their families navigate daily care and the long-term plan for healing and maintenance outside of the hospital.

You’ll never have the same day twice as your patients’ needs evolve. That’s why you must be adaptable and detail-oriented, observing vitals and reporting the warning signs early to our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, EKG techs, and other cardiovascular professionals.

Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to go the extra mile for your patients and your strong assessment skills. To further support your nursing career, we offer continuing education opportunities to help you advance your clinical nursing skills.

• Administers cardiovascular and pharmacological stress tests with the use of imaging modalities and IV therapy as appropriate; interprets EKG findings in accordance with standard protocols.
• Completes cardiac risk assessment forms in response to requests from internal/external providers for cardiac clearance for new/additional clinical/diagnostic tests/protocols; forwards assessments to Cardiologist for final determination.
• Reviews protocols established for each procedure/study and provides patient with specifically-tailored training/information based on unique patient medical history and physician-specific protocols.
• As initial point of patient contact, performs nursing triage activities based on direct patient contact or via phone within scope of licensure; independently triages cardiac patients/situations in accordance with standing orders/protocols; addresses more complex, urgent or emergent situations escalated from other clinic staff.
• Documents studies, procedures, and interactions in patient’s electronic medical record in accordance with established procedures; enters, pends and signs orders as appropriate.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing and Two years of related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities, upon hire and
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire

Preferred

• Work experience in a cardiology-related field

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.