Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Houston, TX

INTRODUCTION

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cardiology Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care by applying clinical nursing knowledge and skills, and for ensuring the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards. The Cardiology RN will also facilitate the Cardiologists treatment plan and collaborate with affiliate providers. The Cardiology RN must also have the ability to triage and evaluate patient with critical cardiac complaints under the direct supervision of the cardiologist on call and via appropriately documented verbal orders.

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an approved RN nursing program
• Valid and current Texas RN license
• Critical Care, CCI / ICU, and/or Cardiovascular care experience
• Proven ability to triage and evaluate patients with critical cardiac disease
• Proven ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population and for CPR, oxygen administration and intravenous therapy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Specialty nursing certification appropriate to specialty area assigned
• ACLS
• Outpatient clinic experience
• CRT experience
• Good knowledge of cardiovascular diagnostic tests and medicines used in the treatment of cardiovascular disease
• Windows based computer skills and EMR experience
• Proven ability to coordinate patient care across various sub specialties and with affiliate providers

COMPENSATION

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $35 - $63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.