What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Clinic (PRN) position at Cardiovascular Institute of the South?
Who We Are:
Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.
What We Offer:
Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.
What We Offer:
- Choice of three health insurance plans
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
- Access to company-provided training and educational resources
- Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
- Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
- Eight company-paid holidays
- Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents
- Provide comprehensive Registered Nurse support for cardiovascular physicians and medical staff
- Deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced cardiology clinic setting
- Serve as a key clinical resource to ensure safe, efficient patient flow and accurate documentation
- Triage patients and assess urgent/emergent cases, including:
- Collecting and documenting vital signs, medication lists, allergies, chief complaints, and history & physicals
- Communicating patient concerns and clinical findings to providers
- Assist physicians/providers during patient visits and procedures as needed
- Review, process, and carry out provider orders, including:
- Administering injections
- Providing medication samples per storage and sign-out protocols
- Scheduling diagnostic tests and maintaining clinical decision support (CDS) protocols
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR), including:
- Medication lists, allergies, chart notes, phone encounters, and patient wait times
- Respond to inbound calls from patients, pharmacies, provider offices, and home health agencies
- Perform blood draws (venipuncture and finger sticks) and assist with Coumadin clinic duties when needed
- Educate patients and families on diagnostic and cardiovascular procedures, such as:
- EKGs, Holter and event monitors, stress tests, ultrasounds, nuclear medicine treadmills, and pacemaker-related testing
- Interrogate pacemakers and defibrillators and assist with pacemaker clinic operations
- Complete and manage clinical and administrative forms, including:
- Home health requests, physician statements, medical leave forms, work/school excuses, and handicap placards
- Review insurance flags and complete pre-certifications prior to testing when required
- Assist with ordering medical supplies and completing mandated clinic safety and compliance checks
- Support staffing needs across clinics and departments as required
- Perform additional duties as assigned in support of CIS’s mission and patient-centered philosophy
- Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license
- One to two years of clinical experience, preferably in cardiology
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Willingness to complete EKG and general cardiology coursework within 12 months of hire
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills