Cardiology Clinic RN Lead — Patient Care & Clinic Ops

St Thomas Community Health Center; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

St. Thomas Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated Cardiology Clinic Nurse (RN) to provide direct, on-site patient support in collaboration with Cardiology providers.

The role leads the medical assistant team and supports clinic operations, education, and care coordination to deliver timely, high-quality care. Applicants should hold a Louisiana RN license with cardiology experience and IV start skills.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license is required.
• Cardiology experience in inpatient and outpatient settings preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to start peripheral IVs.
• Familiarity with IV contrast media and allergy management preferred.
• Experience with prior authorizations and payer appeals is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site medical assistants and supervise daily clinic operations.
• Ensure clinical protocols are followed and support quality improvement.
• Manage schedules for cardiology providers and associated testing.
• Coordinate care and referrals for Cardiology patients.
• Educate patients about diseases, medications, and devices.
• Assist with prior authorizations and documentation duties.
• Attend meetings, uphold HIPAA compliance and safety drills.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Louisiana RN license

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

St. Thomas Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated Cardiology Clinic Nurse (RN) to provide direct, on-site patient support in collaboration with Cardiology providers.

The role leads the medical assistant team and supports clinic operations, education, and care coordination to deliver timely, high-quality care. Applicants should hold a Louisiana RN license with cardiology experience and IV start skills.