Registered Nurse - Cardiology

Summit Health Management; Levittown (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Health Management in Levittown, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse for Cardiology to support daily patient care, coordinate with physicians and staff, ensure efficient patient flow, and document in the EHR.

You will perform vital signs, administer injections per protocol, prepare for visits, and assist with triage and referrals, with opportunities for professional growth in a busy cardiology practice.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• New York State Nursing License required upon hire; ACLS and BLS certification required.
• 0–1 years experience; 2–4 years preferred.
• Proficient in EHR and practice management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician and staff with daily patient care coordination.
• Act as liaison between patients, staff and physicians to ensure flow.
• Take and document vitals; prepare for visits and triage when needed.
• Administer injections and manage medication lists in EHR.
• Schedule appointments and process referrals and orders in PMS/EHR.
• Maintain universal safety precautions and accurate charting.

Skills

Nursing

Cardiology

Patient Care

EHR

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

New York State Nursing License

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

EHR

PMS

Job description

## Registered Nurse - CardiologyApply: Levittown, NY: Full time: Posted Today: R54133# **About Our Company**We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.**Please Note:** We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.# **Job Description****Essential Job functions:**· Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access.· Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians.· Maintains efficient patient flow.· Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy.· Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens.· Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures.· Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.· Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly.· Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care.· Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.· Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.· Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.· Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR.· Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR.· Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines.· Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.· Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR.· Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.· Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.· Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy.· Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital.· Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly.Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements:· Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.· New York State Nursing License, ACLS, and BLS certifications required upon hire.· 0 – 1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.· Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.· Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.· Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.· Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.· Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.· Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred.· Experience with patient care equipment preferred.· Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred.Travel:· Ability to commute to different locations as needed.Pay Range: $40.38 - $50.48 HourlyThe provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.