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Sidney Regional Medical Center lists this Registered Nurse Cardiology opportunity in city of sidney, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Join the caring team at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska. We are seeking a confident, compassionate Registered Nurse to provide high-quality outpatient cardiology care as part of our Cardiology team.
At SRMC, our patients are our number one priority. We aim to provide extraordinary care every single day by ensuring that our patients’ well-being comes first, but amazing patient care starts with YOU. Your encouragement and support will make all the difference!
Loan Repayment: SRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! We provide employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Why Us:
Panhandle Hospitality: Bring your warmth and kindness to our patients with a smile.
Close-Knit Team: Small community, big heart – where every team member makes a difference.
Meaningful Impact: Your dedication transforms lives and creates a supportive, caring environment.
The Cardiology Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving outpatient cardiology services in collaboration with cardiology providers and the interdisciplinary team. This role completes patient assessments and cardiac diagnostic testing, supports the evaluation and management of cardiovascular conditions, provides patient and family education, and coordinates care and follow-up services. The Cardiology RN may also assist with other cardiopulmonary clinics, services, and related patient care activities as needed.
The Cardiology RN is accountable for following department and organizational policies and procedures, models ethical behavior, and promotes positive ethical and moral principles consistent with SRMC’s mission and behavior standards.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Cardiopulmonary Clinic Coordinator and cardiopulmonary staff to coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, providers, and healthcare team members to support coordinated care and continuity of services.
Collect, evaluate, prioritize, and document pertinent patient information, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, and anticipated care needs.
Coordinate medication refills, prescription requests, referrals, durable medical equipment, and other patient care needs in collaboration with providers and within the established scope of practice.
Prepare for scheduled clinics by reviewing schedules and ensuring that orders, diagnostic results, outside medical records, and other pertinent clinical information are available and documented in the electronic health record (EHR).
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation of patient care, clinical activities, communications, and other required information in the EHR in accordance with organizational policies and applicable standards.
Perform cardiac diagnostic testing and related procedures according to provider orders, established protocols, and demonstrated competencies. Testing may include stress testing, EKGs, Cardiac CTs, and other applicable procedures.
Initiate and administer intravenous medications during cardiac testing in accordance with established protocols.
Provide nursing care and monitoring for patients undergoing cardioversions and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE), assisting the cardiologist and healthcare team before, during, and after procedures.
Clean clinic instruments and equipment, maintain necessary supplies, and complete required equipment and emergency-supply checks, including monthly crash cart checks.
Complete and close clinic and outpatient testing encounters and ensure applicable charges are entered accurately and promptly in the EHR.
Complete clinical documentation, department billing, pre-authorizations, medical-necessity documentation, and chart-audit adjustments according to hospital standards.
Maintain regular attendance and coordinate time-off requests and staffing needs with the Cardiopulmonary Director, Clinic Coordinator, and cardiopulmonary staff in accordance with department guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with applicable organizational policies, professional standards, and federal and state laws and regulations related to job responsibilities.
Conduct all duties ethically and in support of SRMC’s mission, purpose, and behavior standards.
Report suspected or known illegal activity in accordance with organizational policy and applicable law.
Assist with other cardiopulmonary services, clinics, and related patient care activities as needed.
Education, Experience & Licensure:
Education: Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
Experience: At least one year of clinical RN experience preferred.
Licensure: Current, valid, and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the State of Nebraska.
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications. If a required certification is not current, the RN must participate in applicable classes offered by SRMC.
Benefits:
Positive TEAM culture where every member matters.
Learn and grow in your career. Gain experience in rural health care!
Opportunity to provide extraordinary care always.
Sidney Regional Medical Center is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.
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Worksite address
city of sidney, NE, 69162, US
Who can apply
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