RN - Cardiovascular Associates

RN - Cardiovascular Associates

Job Ref: 33792
Category: Nursing
Location:

133 Old Road to Nine Acre Corner, Concord, MA 01742

Department: Emerson Cardiology Associates
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Day shift
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay Range: $32.00 - $55.00 per hour

Provide Expert Cardiac Care That Makes a Difference

Join our cardiology team as a Registered Nurse (RN), where your clinical expertise and critical thinking skills will directly impact patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while working closely with cardiologists and interdisciplinary teams in a dynamic outpatient setting.

You’ll play a key role in triaging patients with urgent cardiac symptoms, supporting treatment plans, and educating patients and families to promote better heart health outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct nursing care to cardiology patients in accordance with clinical and professional standards
• Triage and assess patients presenting with acute or chronic cardiac symptoms
• Collaborate with cardiologists and affiliated providers to implement care plans
• Perform cardiovascular assessments, including EKG interpretation and symptom evaluation
• Support and monitor patients receiving cardiac treatments and medications
• Provide patient education on cardiovascular conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications
• Conduct telephone triage and respond to patient concerns in a timely manner
• Document all patient interactions, clinical decisions, and follow-up plans in the EMR
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and continuity of care

What You Bring

Required Education

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with an Associate's degree required, Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Required Experience

• Experience in cardiovascular patient care required

Preferred Experience

• Outpatient cardiology or physician practice experience
• Telephone triage experience
• Critical care, CCU, or telemetry background

Licensure & Certification

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts required
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred

Key Skills & Strengths

• Strong cardiovascular assessment and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to triage and prioritize time-sensitive cardiac conditions
• Knowledge of cardiovascular medications and treatment protocols
• Basic arrhythmia recognition and 12-lead EKG interpretation skills
• Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Effective communication skills in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Positive, flexible, and patient-focused approach to care

Why Join Us?

• Work closely with experienced cardiologists in a specialized clinical setting
• Make a meaningful impact on patients with complex cardiac conditions
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to grow your expertise in cardiology nursing
• Supportive culture focused on quality, safety, and patient experience