Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.
What We Offer:
Choice of three health insurance plans
Dental insurance coverage
Vision insurance coverage
401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
Access to company-provided training and educational resources
Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
Eight company-paid holidays
Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents
About the Role
Provide licensed professional nursing services primarily for the Coumadin Clinic and floor nursing as needed.
Support cardiovascular physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, and other medical personnel in delivering patient care.
Provide Coumadin/Warfarin monitoring and management according to established clinical protocols.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Maintain medical equipment, supplies, treatment areas, and required records to support safe and effective patient care.
How You’ll Drive Our Mission Forward
Deliver safe, compassionate, and professional nursing care to cardiovascular patients.
Ensure patients are appropriately assessed, monitored, and educated throughout their treatment.
Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare team members to identify and address patient concerns.
Follow established clinical protocols for Coumadin/Warfarin management.
Recognize and communicate changes in patient condition, medication, symptoms, bleeding/clotting risks, or other clinical concerns.
Provide clear education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatments, medications, procedures, and ongoing care.
Maintain thorough and accurate documentation to support quality patient care, regulatory requirements, coding, and billing.
Support multiple clinical areas and step into other departments or responsibilities when patient volume or operational needs require.
Contribute to clinic quality, safety, equipment maintenance, and compliance processes.
Help ensure the department successfully meets its patient-care philosophy, mission, and organizational goals.
What Makes You a Great Match
Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is optional.
Strong clinical assessment and patient-monitoring skills.
Ability to accurately perform and document vital signs, EKGs, pulse oximetry, venipunctures, fingersticks, and other nursing procedures.
Ability to educate patients and families clearly and compassionately.
Strong attention to detail, particularly with medications, clinical documentation, protocols, and safety checks.
Ability to recognize patient concerns and communicate effectively with physicians and nurse practitioners.
Comfortable working across multiple clinical functions, including ECP therapy, anticoagulation management, and floor nursing.
Ability to work collaboratively while also managing responsibilities independently.
Commitment to patient safety, quality care, accurate documentation, and the organization's mission.