Cardiology Nurse

Cardiology Nurse – Olathe Health Join to apply for the Cardiology Nurse role at Olathe Health. Position Summary The Cardiology Nurse provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well‑being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Responsibilities Critically evaluate emergency situations and initiate appropriate intervention; collaborate with physician for recommendations to address patient’s problems or questions. Facilitate efficient patient workflow in clinic setting. Maintain physicians’ patient list and answer consult page; collaborate with other rounding nurses, and ARNP’s in triage of new admissions, consults and discharges. Assess and evaluate patients for discharge planning; work with care coordinator to facilitate home assessment, home care, medications, education, nutrition and follow‑up. Follow policies/procedures regarding Amiodarone and Coumadin management and follow‑up. Educate patient/family on new medication therapy. Review all labs, x‑ray reports; enter data in the electronic medical record (EMR), report results and physician recommendations to patient as needed. Perform venipunctures and perform EKG’s when necessary. Arrange for follow‑up appointments through central scheduling and CV follow‑up form. Communicate with appropriate outpatient cardiology staff for outpatient management. Support initiatives to meet appropriate length of stay and disease management outcomes; facilitate timely discharge of patients. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience Bachelor Degree in Nursing 2 or more years of RN experience Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) – Multi‑State; current active multistate state RN license in good standing in state of residence OR active single state RN license in good standing in state of work; staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state of residence by 3/31/2026. Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) – American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days Time Type Full time Job Requisition ID R-44654 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr