Registered Nurse-Ambulatory Cardiology

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all. Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care in an ambulatory cardiology setting. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise, and document care and teaching of patients and family members. Effectively communicates with the healthcare team and demonstrates clinical competence in cardiology nursing practice.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Delivers direct patient care to ambulatory cardiology patients, including assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of cardiac status and vital signs
• Performs and assists with electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation and other diagnostic procedures as appropriate
• Provides comprehensive patient and family education regarding cardiac conditions, medications, lifestyle modifications, and disease management
• Manages patient care documentation, including electronic health records (EHR), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Triages patients, prioritizes care needs, and manages patient flow within the ambulatory cardiology clinic
• Collaborates with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Administers medications and educates patients on medication compliance, side effects, and therapeutic goals
• Advocates for patient needs and ensures culturally sensitive, compassionate care delivery
• Maintains current clinical knowledge in cardiology specialty through continuing education and professional development
• Adheres to infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements specific to ambulatory care settings
• Works independently and in collaboration with principal investigators when appropriate for research initiatives
• Coordinates referrals and follow-up care to ensure continuity of patient treatment

 

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

· Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

· Successful completion of Henry Ford Ambulatory Care orientation program

· Demonstrated current clinical knowledge in cardiology specialty

· Advanced clinical knowledge and analytical competency to develop and implement evidence-based nursing care plans

· Demonstrated proficiency in delivering comprehensive professional nursing services across diverse patient populations

· Demonstrated competency in professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members

· Prior clinical experience in cardiology or related specialty strongly preferred

· Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation software

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

· Current, valid licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse

· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification in accordance with Henry Ford Health policy requirements

· Specialty certification required when mandated by Michigan State regulatory standards or established community practice standards (e.g., Certified Cardiology Nurse [CCN] or equivalent)