Registered Nurse, Oconee Heart & Vascular- Athens, GA

St. Mary's Health Care System; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN position at St. Mary's Health Care System is located at the Oconee Heart and Vascular Center in Athens, Georgia.

You will assist physicians in clinical care related to cath lab procedure scheduling, coordinating with the lab team, and ensuring all tests are completed and available for review. You will educate patients, communicate with the physician, cath lab staff and patients, and arrange follow‑ups and post‑op site checks.

Qualifications

• Current Georgia RN license is required.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program is required.
• 2–3 years physician office experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with cath lab procedure scheduling and coordination.
• Coordinate with cath lab team and ensure labs/diagnostic tests are completed and available for review.
• Educate patients and serve as liaison among physicians, staff, and patients; arrange follow‑ups and post‑op site checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

GA RN License

Nursing Program Completion

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

This RN position is located at Oconee Heart and Vascular Center in Athens, Georgia. Responsible for assisting the physicians in clinical care of all patients specifically related to cath lab procedure scheduling. This will include working one on one with the proceduralist to ensure the coordination and scheduling of the procedure with the cath lab, ensuring that all labs or diagnostic testing results are completed, reviewed by physician and available, communication and education with patients, ensuring follow-up appointments are scheduled and post op site checks. This position requires excellent communication skills as a liaison between the physician, cath lab staff and patients.

Under the direction and review of a physician, the nurse provides patient care requiring the performance of general medical services in conformance with professional standards and regulations. Acting as a nurse demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to assure assessment, treatment, and care is appropriate to the age of the patients served. According to established protocols, assess the patients' health care status and needs and provides patient care to as directed by the physician. Provides counseling and education to patients in order to enhance patient care. Documents care provided in order to support the continuity of patient care and optimum patient outcomes. Care provided is appropriate for all patients. Performs other duties within job scope as requested. Current State license for Registered Nurse is required. Completion of Nursing Program at accredited institution is required. 2-3 years physician office experience preferred but not necessary.

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.