Ambulatory Nurse (N)- Cardiology

Additional Information: About the Role

40 hours per week Dayshift Monday-Friday No weekends or holidays!

Overview

• BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.
• Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems.
• The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.
• BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St.
• Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.
• The Heart Care Group is consistently recognized for their exceptional outcomes and patient care and our physician are among the top cardiologists.
• With experienced, highly respected physicians and caring staff, our practive specializes in superior diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose Provides direct patient care to identified patients in collaboration with providers and care team to assess, develop and implement a plan of care to deliver clinically appropriate, high-quality, cost-effective care. The ambulatory RN offers oversight/guidance to clinical staff working in the clinic and helps to support providers with daily patient management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PCPs and Specialists to develop and implement care plans to maximize healthcare outcomes and facilitate wellness with periodic review and update according to department protocols. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs. Assures that clinical protocols and patient assessment guidelines are followed in accordance with standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines. Supports providers in appropriately documenting patient assessment and treatment protocols in accordance with compliance standards. Provides patient education and support, including verbal and written instructions; uses the appropriate tools and techniques to assess the patient’s and/or family’s ability to receive education; takes initiative to problem solve and demonstrates critical thinking skills. BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate's