CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Vascular Nurse, RN - Cardiology Clinic

Reports to: Clinic Nurse Manager
Location: MHVI - Mercy Hospital Campus (Coon Rapids, MN)
Job Status/Hours: Full time, 1.0 FTE

Position Summary:
The RN in this position is responsible to assist in day-to-day clinic efficiency, patient flow and care coordination for vascular clinic patients.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing comprehensive cardiac and surgical care in clinic environment and telephonically.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with health care team and works to eliminate communication barriers.
• Collaborates with colleagues and providers to plan and implement smooth transition for patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Will work with physicians in providing quality health care services in the outpatient cardiology labs, serving as a liaison between the emergency department, EP lab, and other departments within Allina Health and other facilities to ensure patient follow up in a timely manner.
• Pre-visit planning includes verifying all orders are placed, all diagnostic and/or lab tests are scheduled in an effort to maximize the patient visit.
• Accurately document provider’s verbal orders and implement plan.
• Respond to patient questions and health needs per Triage or return phone calls. Gather information and symptomatology to establish an adequate assessment. Forward information to provider.
• Complete prior authorization forms for medical and treatment therapies.
• Assist in clinic as needed with procedures and complete independent nurse visits.
• Assist with clinic visits, rooming patients, recording weight, height, current medications, allergies, vital signs, and stated reason for visit as needed. Assess, evaluate, and document patient visit.
• Prepare, explain, and assist with instructing procedures and treatments.
• Perform ECG tracings, understanding and interpretation of standard clinic response to each rhythm.
• Provide patient instruction, placement, and removal of Holter and Event recorders. Assess and evaluate patient understanding of purpose and furnish equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to work with confidential and controlled information including patient records, physician DEA numbers and prescriptions.
• Provide detailed education and explanation of purpose and function, instructions and potential side effects of medications. Utilize handout tools.
• Authorize prescription refills as directed by supervising physician. Telephone/fax prescriptions to pharmacy.
• Review discharge orders with patient.
• Coordinate with CMA/LPN to schedule ordered tests and procedures.
• RN is responsible for providing a detailed plan of care including explanations and educational resources regarding orders, medications, and tests/procedures.
• Provide patients with test results, assess and evaluate patients understanding and refer to physician if necessary.
• Obtain patient information and necessary reports and tests related to patient visit per release.
• Write orders, return to work notes (per provider verbal orders).
• Assist provider in organization and completion of in baskets.
• Screen test results for abnormalities and need for immediate intervention (access to physician’s attention).
• Promote the team approach – lead by example.
• Negotiate and delegate workloads as appropriate.
• Assist in the clinic as requested especially with comprehensive discharge orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Five years of RN experience
• Advanced medical and cardiology terminology
• Clinical assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills
• Basic Life Support certification
• Demonstrated strengths in the following competencies:

MHVI offers a full benefit package, including:

- Competitive pay

- Uniform (scrub) allowance

- Employer HSA contribution

- 401k profit sharing and ongoing contribution – no employee contribution needed

- PTO plus paid holidays

- Medical insurance, including access to free online/at-home care

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination required, or approved exemption.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55433: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• RN: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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