Cardiology Clinic Nurse / Des Moines

Job Description

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8-4:30

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children. Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve.

Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.

A Brief Overview

Prescribes, delegates and coordinates professional nursing care to pediatric and adult congenital heart patients through the use of nursing process and in accordance with hospital policy/procedure. Demonstrates competency in identified skills for area. Expands knowledge of pediatric practice in clinic specific area and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and others.

Essential Functions

Implements a comprehensive plan of care for the cardiology patient/family:
Teaches the patient/family about all aspects of congenital heart disease such as anatomy/physiology, medications, blood work, activities, and follow -up.
Communicates the medical plan and related nursing care implementations to PCP and other medical resources involved in patient's care.
Monitors outpatient lab work and reports findings to cardiologist as needed.
Authorizes prescription refills under provider supervision.
Provides outpatient cardiology clinic nursing coverage
Reviews patient chart to assure outpatient testing is correct and appropriate.
Staffs outreach clinics with cardiologists as assigned, traveling required.
Acts as liaison between pediatric cardiology, patients and their families and other health care team members:

Communicates the cardiologist plan of care to the patient/family.
Schedules diagnostic tests and procedures when necessary, including prior authorizations.
Coordinates necessary lab work, follow-up testing, and communicates any medical changes to the patient/family.
Refers patient needs/concerns to the cardiologist for medical follow-up.
Acts as patient advocate to address the patient’s needs and concerns.
Serves as the resource for answering patient/family questions or concerns regarding medical plan of care.
Works with referring physicians in coordinating and implementing patient care issues and scheduling of cardiology procedures.

Attends weekly cardiac catheterization conferences in person or via zoom, attends cardiac educational offerings when appropriate
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
Develops talks, in-services, pamphlets and other educational information as requested.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in nursing Preferred

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 2 years experience in nursing with pediatric patients Preferred and
Experience in a cardiac environment Preferred

Skills And Abilities

Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Prefer knowledge of insurance authorization.
Other certifications/education as defined by area specific job competencies.

Licenses and Certifications

Health Services\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current and valid Nebraska RN license; RN Compact License or Currrent and valid IA RN license if working in an IA clinic Required and
Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Required
Occasional driving may be required for the position Required

Children’s is the very best for kids and the very best for your career! At Children’s, we put YOU first so together, we can improve the life of every child!

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