Michigan Heart Triage RN Ann Arbor

Trinity Health MI; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System's Michigan Heart Clinic is seeking a Triage RN for a part-time, day shift to support cardiac patients. You will triage test results, educate patients, and coordinate with physicians while documenting in the EHR and maintaining patient rapport.

The role requires a Michigan nursing license, BCLS, and at least 3 years in cardiac nursing with arrhythmia recognition skills. ACLS may be required at regional sites.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Michigan license - Required.
• BCLS certification - Required.
• ACLS certification – Required in regional office locations if responsible for pharmacological stress testing.
• At least 3 years of cardiac nursing experience - Required.
• Demonstrates competence related to cardiac arrhythmia recognition - Required.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive triage and patient education.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, primary care physicians, and Michigan Heart physicians.
• Documents medical information in patient’s electronic health record.
• Reviews lab and test results and works collaboratively with a team assistant.
• Recognizes abnormal cardiac rhythms, vital signs and symptoms; reports abnormal findings to cardiologist and team.
• Assesses walk-in patients to determine need for visit or phone follow-up.
• Assists patients with obtaining authorization for medication and refills per protocol.

Skills

Cardiac nursing

Arrhythmia recognition

Patient education

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelors Degree - Preferred

Job description

Triage RN - Contingent

Provides support and clinical expertise to cardiac patients and staff. Triages test results to physicians and patients.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Michigan Heart Clinic

• Performs comprehensive triage and patient education.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, primary care physicians, and Michigan Heart physicians.
• Documents medical information in patient’s electronic health record.
• Reviews lab and test results and works collaboratively with a team assistant.
• Recognizes abnormal cardiac rhythms, vital signs and symptoms. Intervenes appropriately, following protocols. Reports abnormal findings to cardiologist and other clinical team members.
• Responsible for assessing walk in patients to the office and determining if patient needs an office visit or can be followed up with on telephone.
• Demonstrates dependability and flexibility related to work schedule.
• Responsible for ECG's and other nurse visits as ordered by Michigan Heart Physicians/Providers.
• Assists patients with obtaining authorization for medication.
• Refills medications per protocol.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, colleagues, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMH.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelors Degree - Preferred

Experience

• At least 3 years of cardiac nursing experience - Required
• Demonstrates competence related to cardiac arrhythmia recognition - Required

Certification/Licensure

• Michigan license - Required
• BCLS certification - Required
• ACLS certification – Required in regional office locations if responsible for pharmacological stress testing.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.