RN – Cardiology

Boone County; Nebraska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone County Health Center is seeking a Cardiology Services & Prevention RN to deliver high-quality cardiovascular care and prevention services. The role blends direct patient care, diagnostics, education, and wellness programming to benefit patients and the community.

Join a multidisciplinary team, coordinate diabetes education, and promote optimal health outcomes while maintaining Heartland Health Alliance standards. Shifts are 8–12 hours with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and respond to emergent situations.
• Deliver patient and family education focused on disease management and lifestyle modification.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Perform and interpret 12-lead ECGs and telemetry monitoring.
• Conduct cardiac stress testing, stress echocardiograms, and Holter monitoring.
• Operate point-of-care testing equipment (glucometer, coagulation, lipid testing).
• Maintain clinical competency with cardiology equipment and medications.
• Deliver education on risk reduction, prevention, and chronic disease management.
• Monitor patients during exercise and rehabilitation programs.
• Participate in community health initiatives and employee wellness programs.
• Adjust exercise prescriptions based on patient progress and clinical needs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records.
• Collaborate effectively with providers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Recognize and elevate changes in patient condition appropriately.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and nursing policy.
• Follow infection control protocols, standard precautions, and patient safety goals.
• Utilize safe patient handling techniques and proper equipment use.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient education

Team collaboration

Clinical communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

12-lead ECG interpretation

Job description

Join our team as a Cardiology Services & Prevention RN, where you’ll play a central role in delivering high-quality cardiovascular care and prevention services. This position blends direct patient care, diagnostics, education, and wellness programming—ideal for a nurse who enjoys both clinical excellence and community impact.

You will support patients across the continuum—from diagnostic testing to lifestyle modification—while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

You will be responsible for coordinating diabetes education services across the hospital and clinic, collaborating with the dietitian to promote optimal patient health outcomes and satisfaction. This role will also ensure compliance with Heartland Health Alliance standards and requirements to maintain certified diabetes care status.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Excellence

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and respond to emergent situations
• Deliver patient and family education focused on disease management and lifestyle modification
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to achieve optimal outcomes

Cardiology & Diagnostic Services

• Perform and interpret 12-lead EKGs and telemetry monitoring
• Conduct cardiac stress testing, stress echocardiograms, and Holter monitoring
• Support services including:
  • Anticoagulation management
  • Lipid management
  • Diabetic education
• Operate point-of-care testing equipment (glucometer, coagulation, lipid testing)
• Maintain clinical competency with cardiology equipment and medications

Prevention & Wellness Programming

• Deliver education on risk reduction, prevention, and chronic disease management
• Monitor patients during exercise and rehabilitation programs
• Participate in community health initiatives and employee wellness programs
• Adjust exercise prescriptions based on patient progress and clinical needs

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records
• Collaborate effectively with providers and interdisciplinary team members
• Recognize and elevate changes in patient condition appropriately

Safety & Compliance

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and nursing policy
• Follow infection control protocols, standard precautions, and patient safety goals
• Utilize safe patient handling techniques and proper equipment use

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred:

• Experience with arrhythmia interpretation
• Background in cardiology, rehabilitation, or outpatient services

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking; continuous patient interaction
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and assist with patient movement
• Exposure to clinical environments, including bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases
• Regular use of medical and diagnostic equipment

Schedule

• Typical shifts: 8–12 hours (varied scheduling)
• Occasional overtime as needed

Why Join Boone County Health Center?

• Opportunity to work in a multi-faceted cardiology and prevention program
• Direct impact on patient outcomes and community health
• Balance of clinical care and wellness-focused programming