LPN:Outpatient

Cardiac Clinic Registered Nurse (RN)This opportunity is located in a cardiology clinic within a larger healthcare system. Candidates must reside more than 100 miles away from the facility to qualify for this position. Previous permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as travelers.Experience RequirementsMinimum of 1 year of clinic experience required; cardiology experience preferred.First-time travelers are not accepted, unless the candidate has at least 1 year of specific experience in a Cardiac/Cardiovascular clinic.Patient PopulationCandidates will provide care for patients with a variety of cardiac conditions, including but not limited to:General CardiologyElectrophysiologyVascular SurgeryArrhythmiasShortness of breathReferrals and cardiac clearancesHypertensionPOTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)SwellingCHF (Congestive Heart Failure) managementAbnormal stress testsPre/post catheterization patientsWork EnvironmentCandidates will see approximately 22 patients per day.Required CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with BLS certification.EducationCompletion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing is required.Skills and QualificationsKnowledgeable in cardiac diagnoses and able to provide education regarding these conditions.Ability to educate patients on cardiac medications.Comfortable providing education before and after cardiac procedures.Adept at identifying and flagging abnormal EKGs.Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system required within the last 1-2 years.Preference for candidates with cardiac clinic experience.Unit SupportEKG TechniciansClinical AssistantsLicensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)Lead Registered Nurse (RN)Nursing Manager (RN)Medical Doctor (MD)Advanced Practice Provider (APP)Charting and SystemsElectronic Medical Records: EPIC (experience required within the last 1-2 years).Medication Dispensing: Omnicell.Scheduling and OrientationNo weekend rotation required.Holiday expectations: 2 out of 4 holidays required, including the day after Thanksgiving.Time off requests must be approved by the manager.Orientation includes facility protocol as well as 3-4 days of side-by-side training with a nurse.Additional InformationScrub Color: Navy Blue.Free parking is available for staff.