Specialty Nurse-Cardiology-Methodist
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
UnityPoint Health
Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty Clinic Cardiology
Methodist Downtown Des Moines
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Full-time benefits
**$5000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic cardiology team at the Methodist Hospital Specialty Clinic. This is a great opportunity for nurses who are passionate about patient-centered cardiovascular care and interested in developing their skills in the cardiology specialty. Whether you bring prior experience in cardiology or are looking to expand your clinical knowledge in this field we welcome your application.
In this role you will help triage and assess patient needs coordinate care and support patients and families as they manage complex cardiovascular conditions. You will work closely with experienced cardiologists and healthcare professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Patient Assessment & Triage
Evaluate incoming patient phone calls to determine the urgency of cardiac-related symptoms and appropriate next steps.
Provide telephone triage for symptoms such as chest pain shortness of breath palpitations dizziness edema or blood pressure concerns and guide patients to the appropriate level of care or follow-up.
Care Coordination
Assist in coordinating urgent and emergent care for patients with acute or worsening cardiovascular conditions (e.g. chest pain heart failure exacerbation arrhythmias syncope).
Communicate efficiently with cardiologists and clinical team members to ensure timely and effective care.
Patient & Family Education
Educate patients and caregivers on cardiovascular conditions treatment plans medications and lifestyle modifications.
Offer ongoing support and resources tailored to each patients needs including symptom monitoring and when to seek urgent care.
Clinical Documentation & Follow-Up
Accurately document all patient interactions assessments and care plans using the electronic health record (EHR).
Track patient outcomes and coordinate follow-up care diagnostic testing and referrals to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications
- Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
- Experience: All levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior experience in neurology or specialty care is a plus but not required.
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
