RN | OP Cardiology Heart & Vascular Institute | No Nights, Weekends, or Call | New Market Rate Increase
Weekday days, ~8:00–5:00. Some flexibility by provider clinic. No weekends, no holidays, no unusual hours. Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only: Level II Trauma Center Primary Stroke Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Pediatric Intensive Care The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices. Qualifications Required Education: Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required Experience: Minimum: No previous experience required; Preferred: 2 or more years’ experience. Cardiac/Cardiology experience Required Certification/License/Registry: Current license to practice as an RN in Florida If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you. Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification. Responsibilities Pod-based teams of ~4–6 who sit and work together closely, covering for one another (very low low call-ins!). A nurse typically supports one or two providers. Medical assistants handle rooming. No fixed patient census; workload varies with the provider's daily schedule, with responsibility spread across the pod. Coordinates care related to ambulatory cardiac monitoring, cardiovascular imaging, diagnostic testing, and invasive cardiac procedures while ensuring timely follow-up of results and patient communication Triage and assess patient symptoms including chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, syncope, edema, blood pressure concerns, and arrhythmia-related complaints. Review diagnostic results including ECGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, cardiac monitors, laboratory results, and imaging studies; communicate findings and provider recommendations to patients. Coordinate care for patients with cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, valvular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and dyslipidemia. Provide comprehensive patient education regarding medications, disease management, cardiac risk reduction, lifestyle modifications, and treatment plans. Manage medication refills, prior authorizations, and treatment adherence for cardiovascular medications, including anticoagulants and guideline-directed medical therapy. Collaborate with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, medical assistants, diagnostic departments, and external providers to ensure timely and coordinated patient care. Facilitate scheduling and follow-up for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, stress testing, echocardiography, cardiac CT, and ambulatory cardiac monitoring. Monitor and respond to abnormal diagnostic results and patient-reported symptoms according to established clinical protocols. Provide telephone triage and electronic patient portal support while utilizing clinical judgment to determine appropriate disposition and escalation of care. Assist with chronic disease management and population health initiatives aimed at improving cardiovascular outcomes and reducing hospital readmissions. Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and workflow optimization efforts within the cardiology practice. The Registered Clinical Nurse (RN) is fundamental in achieving recognized world-class health care. Assumes direct and indirect responsibility for the patient's care environment. The primary responsibility is providing care through collaboration with health care team members and the autonomous application of the nursing process. Also provides leadership, mentoring and role modeling for other members of the health care team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordination and delegation of care in a safe, secure and clean environment. Behavioral Criteria: Adaptable, using evidenced based practice and information technologies while maintaining focus on providing comfort, relieving pain and alleviating anxiety. Practices within the scope and conditions of the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Follows all policies, procedures, and requirements of TMH, and actively supports a commitment to the mission and vision of TMH, consistently displaying behaviors in harmony with the ICARE values. Reports: Practice Manager/Medical Director Supervises: None
