What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Nurse-Cardiology-Lakeview PB position at UnityPoint Health?
Specialty Nurse (RN)
Lakeview - West Des Moines
Shift: Wednesday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm
24 hours Per Week
**Eligible for $5000 sign-on bonus if you are an external candidate.
The key to an amazing career is at UnityPoint Health. We’re preparing to expand our service lines and are looking for incredible individuals to join our team! As our clinics grow, we’re hiring a Specialty Nurse that loves to work in a fast-paced specialty care environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team – We're proud to be recognized for the second consecutive year as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare 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 you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re 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 purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Responsibilities
- Function as a clinician, educator and resource for patients within their specialty of care and assist physicians with office procedures.
- Demonstrates competence in the skills necessary to carry out assigned duties.
- 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 patient’s 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.
Qualifications
Education:
Current Iowa license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
BSN Preferred but not required.
License(s)/Certification(s):
CPR certification.
Mandatory Reporter.
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
- Area of Interest: Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .6;
- Department: Cardiology- Lakeview PB;
- Shift: 8:00-4:30pm/Wednesday, Thursday, Friday;
- Job ID: 141025;
Salary : $5,000
