**Position Summary:** The Registered Nurse (RN) is a key member of the outpatient cardiology care team, providing clinical support, patient education, and coordination of care. The RN performs telephone and in-person triage, assists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and ensures safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care in alignment with cardiology practice standards. **Job Description** **Minimum Qualifications:** **1. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in MA.** **2. Current BLS certification.** **3. Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience; cardiology, critical care, or emergency nursing experience strongly preferred.** **4. Strong clinical assessment and triage skills with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.** **5. Excellent communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.** **6. Proficient in use of electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation.** **Preferred Qualifications:** 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). **Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. **Responsibilities:** **Conduct patient triage (telephone and in-office) by assessing symptoms, reviewing medical history, and determining the urgency of care needs.** **Collaborate with providers to prioritize patient care needs and facilitate timely appointments, referrals, and interventions.** **Administer medications, injections, and vaccinations as ordered.** **Perform and assist with diagnostic procedures (e.g., EKGs, stress testing, Holter monitoring) and interpret preliminary results per practice protocols.** **Provide patient education on cardiovascular conditions, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and self-care.** **Review test results and communicate provider recommendations to patients.** **Coordinate pre- and post-procedure care, ensuring patient understanding of instructions and follow-up.** **Document assessments, interventions, and patient communications accurately in the electronic health record (EHR).** **Support providers with clinic flow, ensuring efficient and patient-centered care.** **Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and adherence to regulatory standards.** **Work Environment:** **Outpatient cardiology clinic setting.** **Regular interaction with patients, families, providers, and multidisciplinary team members.** **Occasional requirement to assist with urgent situations or rapid response within the clinic.** **Physical Requirements:** 1. Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients. 2. Prolonged standing and walking. 3. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. 4. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals. 5. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens. 6. Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients. 7. Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care. **Skills & Abilities:** 1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team. 2. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .