Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiology Clinic

UP Health System - Portage is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Cardiology Clinic. This full-time position offers the opportunity to provide direct patient care in a clinic setting within a 36-bed acute care hospital recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center and Silver Plus Award recipient for Stroke Care.

Clinical Setting

UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital serving the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The hospital is recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group, and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.

Schedule

• Full-time position: 1.0 FTE or 80 hours per pay period
• Monday through Friday
• 8-hour day shifts

Responsibilities

• Perform plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments
• Document patient care provided
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, physician, nursing home, patient, and family as appropriate
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and/or family and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
• Delegate patient care activities to appropriately qualified staff
• Perform prior authorizations on tests, procedures, medications, and other services required by the patient's insurance
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license (or ability to attain within 90 days of hire)
• Associate degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support certification (available upon hire)
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Contact

For questions or to schedule a phone call with the recruiter, contact Paula Swartout at 906.282.1179.