Overview
Specialty Nurse (RN) - Methodist Plaza Cardiology (Triage Nurse)
Des Moines, Iowa
Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
$5000.00 sign on bonus for external candidates!
Responsibilities
Join an amazing and growing team at a nationally recognized Top Place to Work in Healthcare! We are dedicated to providing exceptional cardiovascular care to our patients. Our clinic is at the forefront of cardiac health, offering comprehensive services and utilizing the latest medical technologies.
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Triage Nurse to join our Cardiology Clinic. As a Triage Nurse, you will play a critical role in patient care, assessing and prioritizing patient needs, providing timely interventions, and coordinating with the cardiology team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Assessment: Conduct initial patient assessments via phone or in-person, focusing on identifying urgent cardiac issues.
- Triage: Prioritize patient cases based on severity, ensuring that urgent cases receive immediate attention.
- Coordination of Care: Collaborate with cardiologists and other healthcare providers to facilitate timely care, referrals, and follow-ups.
- Patient Education: Provide patients and their families with clear instructions and information regarding their condition, medications, and follow-up care.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring all interactions and interventions are thoroughly documented.
Qualifications
Education: Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license, State of Iowa. BLS/Mandatory Reporter/ACLS preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a cardiology or critical care setting preferred.
Skills:
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technologies.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team: For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture: At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits: Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment: We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development: We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement: Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
- Department: Cardiology- Methodist Plaza PB;
- Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm;
- Job ID: 154280;
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