Our amazing Cardiology Clinic has an immediate opening for an experienced Cardiology nurse! This is a rare opportunity to work alongside the best cardiologists in the country, and this role will be primarily supporting the Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic. The incumbent will be meeting with patients once a month on a Tuesday/Wednesday, you will be working alongside the provider, as he/she assesses the patient for an initial consultation or a follow up visit. Incumbent will be responsible for all the care coordination, creating orders for doctor to review/sign as a result of the appointment, scheduling additional testing for patient, etc. This position is M - F, 8:30 AM - 5 PM, no exception. After 6 mos of employment, will consider a work from home schedule up to 2 days a week, but this is dependent upon performance, your ability to learn the department, meeting/exceeding performance expectations, etc. Ideal candidate will have a MINIMUM of 2 years cardiology experience working in a clinic or hospital environment. NO New Grads, please.
This position, in collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and family, coordinates and promotes patient health utilizing evidence-based practice in the delivery of professional nursing care across the care continuum. This position advocates for the patient and family adhering to nursing and medical plans of care, regulatory standards, and organizational values.
Education
Two year (ADN) degree in nursing, a four year degree (BSN) in nursing, or a Diploma Nursing degree. (Required)
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or currently enrolled in an RN to BSN program. (Preferred)
Experience
Pediatric experience. (Preferred)
Certifications
Current State of Arizona RN license or an RN license from a compact state with multistate privileges or the ability to establish licensure according to Arizona law prior to start date. (Required)
Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. (Required)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification may be required within 90 days of entry into the position for select departments. (Preferred)