Registered Nurse - Outpatient Cardiology Clinic - RNOCC 26-06570

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Outpatient Cardiology Clinic

Location: Tarzana, CA

Duration: 13-Week Contract

Schedule: Day Shift – 5x8-Hour Shifts

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Weekly

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a busy Outpatient Cardiology Clinic. The ideal candidate will possess strong cardiology nursing experience, proficiency in cardiac monitoring and diagnostic testing, and the ability to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting. This role requires hands-on experience with EKGs, blood pressure monitoring, anticoagulation management, and cardiac stress testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in an outpatient cardiology clinic setting.
• Perform and interpret EKGs, including proper lead placement and cardiac rhythm recognition.
• Monitor and identify cardiac arrhythmias in real time.
• Obtain and document vital signs, including accurate blood pressure measurements.
• Perform finger-stick testing and assist with anticoagulation monitoring and INR management.
• Assist with medication administration, preparation, and patient education.
• Initiate and maintain intravenous (IV) access as required for procedures and treatments.
• Monitor patients during nuclear medicine stress tests and treadmill stress tests.
• Assist with vein ablation procedures and other cardiology-related interventions.
• Manage anticoagulation clinic patients, including home and in-office INR monitoring.
• Respond to and manage high volumes of patient communications through the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with patient safety standards, regulatory requirements, and clinic policies.

Required QualificationsEducation

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
• Current BLS Certification required.

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of Registered Nurse experience required.
• Outpatient Cardiology Clinic experience highly preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting cardiac arrhythmias in real time required.
• Experience performing EKGs and cardiac monitoring required.
• Experience with anticoagulation management and INR monitoring preferred.
• Experience assisting with cardiac stress testing procedures preferred.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular disease processes and cardiac nursing care.
• Proficiency in:
  • EKG lead placement and electrocardiogram testing
  • Cardiac rhythm monitoring and arrhythmia recognition
  • Blood pressure assessment and monitoring
  • Finger-stick testing procedures
  • Anticoagulation management
  • IV initiation and medication administration
• Ability to monitor patients during nuclear and treadmill stress testing.
• Strong patient education and communication skills.
• Experience using electronic medical record systems, including EPIC preferred.
• Excellent organizational, critical-thinking, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment.

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.