Cardiology Triage RN — Outpatient, Day Shift, Device-Savvy

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day shift, full-time Hospital Outpatient Department Administration RN for Cardiology Triage in Albuquerque, NM. The role supports a team of providers in EP, Noninvasive, and Invasive departments and requires triage by phone, assessment, and management of disease processes via phone communication.

Candidates should have some device programming knowledge (pacemaker/defibrillator) and possess a nursing license with BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing.
• Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• HIRING DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO REQUIRE ACLS and or PALS.
• Some device (pacemaker, defibrillator) programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage key patient experience initiatives to assist NMHI in realizing their goal of being the premier cardiovascular service line provider by creating the best patient experience possible.
• Responsible for triage of patient phone calls and patient portals, developing and ensuring customer service standards and driving patient portal adoption.
• Assist patients with the transition in cardiac care from inpatient to home.
• Responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, to include patient care and staff management assigned to the RN in his/her charge.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Skills

Phone triage

Cardiology knowledge

Clinical nursing

Education

Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Ardent Health Services is seeking a day shift, full-time Hospital Outpatient Department Administration RN for Cardiology Triage in Albuquerque, NM. The role supports a team of providers in EP, Noninvasive, and Invasive departments and requires triage by phone, assessment, and management of disease processes via phone communication.

Candidates should have some device programming knowledge (pacemaker/defibrillator) and possess a nursing license with BLS; ACLS/PALS may be required.