Cardiology RN: Patient-Centered Care & EKGs

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cardiology Nurse RN to join our Olathe Medical Pavilion B team. This full-time days position provides professional nursing care, coordinating with the health-care team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 2+ years of RN experience, with licensure in good standing and BLS certification. The role includes patient assessment, medication education, discharge planning, and close collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 2+ years RN experience.
• Current active multistate RN license or single-state RN license in good standing with proof of licensure/activation.
• BLS Heartsaver certification (AHA) within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Critically evaluate patient conditions and initiate appropriate nursing interventions, coordinating with physicians.
• Manage clinic flow, maintain physician patient lists, triage and coordinate admissions/discharges with the care team.
• Assess discharge needs and collaborate with care coordinators for home care, medications, education and follow-up.
• Educate patients and families on new medications and follow-up plans.
• Review labs and imaging and document results and physician recommendations in the EMR.
• Perform venipunctures and EKGs as needed.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments and CV clinic communications.
• Communicate with outpatient cardiology staff for ongoing management.
• Support length of stay optimization and disease management through timely discharge.
• Adhere to unit-specific professional, clinical and technical competencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Cardiology Nurse RN to join our Olathe Medical Pavilion B team. This full-time days position provides professional nursing care, coordinating with the health-care team to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 2+ years of RN experience, with licensure in good standing and BLS certification. The role includes patient assessment, medication education, discharge planning, and close collaboration