Specialty Nurse (RN) - Penn Avenue Cardiology

Full-time Benefit Package

Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

**$5,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!

You are a vital component of our patient's journey. At UnityPoint Clinic, we want your career to benefit you as you help every patient. With training and opportunities for growth, UnityPoint Clinic wants to make the most of your career!

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team 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 youre in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were 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 purposeto 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.

Provide professional clinical services for patients following established practice standards and clinical protocols.

• Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures.
• Triage incoming patients ensuring compliance with established admission/acceptance criteria. Direct appointments and referrals as determined by the current criteria.
• Develop, implement and evaluate the standards of practice and care for the patient population.
• Provide appropriate and timely documentation in the patients electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
• Answer questions and provide teaching to patients and family members.
• Responsible for the development and ongoing coordination of care for patients.
• Act as a consultant both within the institution and to outside agencies or groups.
• Consult with individuals, families, community agencies or colleagues from associated disciplines or with nursing.
• Conduct or facilitate implementation of research studies and translate research findings into nursing practice.
• Preauthorize care/procedures with insurance companies.

Aside from building relationships, exceeding patient expectations and having fun while you work, the following apply:

• Current License to Practice, RN (State of Iowa).
• High school diploma.
• BLS and Mandatory Reporter certification.
• Prior cardiology experience preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical skill techniques, procedures, medical diagnoses, and treatments.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal).
• A positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to assist providers in professional manner.