Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Communication Skills, Congestive Heart Failure, Critical Care, Establish Priorities, Health Plan, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Medical Imaging, Medical Record System, Nursing, Online Communications, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Telemetry, Testing, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Tuition Reimbursement
UnityPoint Health
Specialty Nurse - Cardiology - Penn Ave.
Des Moines, IA
Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM
Full-time + benefits
Join our growing Cardiology team and make a meaningful impact on patients' heart health every day. We are seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Registered Nurse (RN) who thrives in a fast-paced specialty environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient-centered care. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced cardiologists and advanced practice providers while expanding your expertise in cardiovascular care, patient education, and care coordination.
Why UnityPoint Health?:
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's 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 you’re 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:
- Serve as a primary clinical resource for cardiology patients, providing assessment, triage, and care coordination.
- Evaluate patient symptoms and concerns via phone, patient portal, and other communication channels to determine appropriate next steps.
- Collaborate closely with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and the care team to ensure timely, high-quality patient care.
- Coordinate diagnostic testing, procedures, referrals, and follow-up care for patients with cardiovascular conditions.
- Educate patients and families on cardiac diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and heart-healthy lifestyle modifications.
- Review laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic test results and communicate provider recommendations to patients.
- Support patients managing chronic cardiovascular conditions such as heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias, and coronary artery disease.
- Document patient interactions, assessments, and care plans accurately within the electronic health record (EHR).
- Prioritize and manage multiple patient needs in a fast-paced specialty clinic while delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Qualifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Iowa.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required;
- Previous cardiology, specialty clinic, ambulatory care, critical care, telemetry, or medical-surgical nursing experience is great, but not required.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and adapt in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Experience with Epic a plus!