LPN - Outpatient

Cardiology Clinic Nurse

This position is located within a comprehensive cardiology clinic. Travelers must reside more than 100 miles from the facility, and permanent staff must wait one full year before returning as travelers.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of clinic experience required, with a preference for cardiology experience.
• First-time travelers will not be accepted unless they have worked specifically in a Cardiac/Cardiovascular Clinic for at least 1 year.

Patient Care Responsibilities

The role involves caring for a diverse range of patients, including those with:

• General cardiology issues
• Electrophysiology needs
• Vascular surgery cases
• Arrhythmias and shortness of breath
• Referrals and cardiac clearances
• Hypertension and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
• Swelling and CHF (Congestive Heart Failure) management
• Abnormal stress tests and pre/post catheterization patients

Daily Patient Ratios

Under usual circumstances, you will interact with approximately 22 patients per day.

Qualifications

• Required certifications include RN or LPN with BLS certification.
• Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing is mandatory.

Skills Required

Applicants must possess:

• Knowledge and expertise in cardiac diagnoses, along with the ability to provide education related to cardiac medications.
• Comfort in delivering education associated with pre/post cardiac procedures, as well as identifying and flagging abnormal EKGs.
• Experience with EPIC is required within the last 1-2 years.
• Preferred experience in a cardiac clinic setting.

Support on the Unit

You will be collaborating with a supportive team, including:

• EKG technicians
• Clinical assistants
• LPNs
• Lead RN
• Nursing Manager (RN)
• Medical Doctors (MDs)
• Advanced Practice Providers (APP)

Charting System

The electronic medical record system utilized is EPIC, with additional support from Omnicell for medication dispensing.

Additional Information

• Floating between different cardiac clinics may be required.
• Orientation includes facility protocol training and 3-4 days of side-by-side training with an experienced nurse.
• No weekend work is required. You must cover 2 out of 4 holidays.
• Time-off requests must be approved through the manager.
• Scrubs must be navy blue.
• Free parking is available for staff.