Specialty RN - Cardiology Sunnybrook

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Specialty RN

Cardiology - Sunnybrook

Sioux City, IA

Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM

Full-time + benefits

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic Cardiology team at the Methodist Hospital Specialty Clinic. This is a great opportunity for nurses who are passionate about cardiovascular health, patient-centered care, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Whether you bring prior cardiology experience or are looking to grow your clinical expertise in a specialty setting, we welcome your application. In this role, you’ll assess and triage patient needs, provide education and support, coordinate care, and work closely with experienced cardiologists and a collaborative healthcare team to help patients better understand and manage their heart health. Your clinical knowledge, compassion, and ability to build trusting relationships are essential to helping our patients feel supported and confident throughout their care journey.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage incoming patient calls, evaluating cardiac symptoms such as chest pain, palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, and changes in blood pressure to determine urgency and appropriate next steps.
• Provide telephone triage and clinical guidance, directing patients to the appropriate level of care, emergency services, or timely cardiology follow-up based on their symptoms and needs.
• Coordinate urgent and emergent care for patients experiencing acute or concerning cardiac symptoms, working closely with cardiologists and the clinical team to ensure timely intervention.
• Communicate effectively with cardiologists, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to facilitate care, address patient concerns, and support individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, medications, treatments, diagnostic testing, lifestyle changes, and symptom management to help them actively participate in their heart health.
• Provide ongoing support to patients managing chronic cardiovascular conditions, helping them understand their care plan and when to seek additional medical attention.
• Accurately document patient calls, assessments, triage decisions, interventions, and follow-up plans in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Monitor and follow up on patient needs, test results, referrals, and care plans to promote continuity of care and positive cardiac outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Active/unencumbered RN license in the state of practice or compact license including the state of practice; all levels of RN experience will be considered. Prior cardiology or specialty care experience is a plus, but not required.
• ADN required; BSN preferred. For positions within UnityPoint Clinic, team members may be required to work at or float to other locations to support optimized staffing.