RN in Albion, Nebraska at Boone County Health Center

Join our team as a Cardiology Services & Prevention RN, where you’ll play a central role in delivering high-quality cardiovascular care and prevention services. This position blends direct patient care, diagnostics, education, and wellness programming—ideal for a nurse who enjoys both clinical excellence and community impact.

You will support patients across the continuum—from diagnostic testing to lifestyle modification—while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and respond to emergent situations
• Deliver patient and family education focused on disease management and lifestyle modification
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to achieve optimal outcomes

• Perform and interpret 12-lead EKGs and telemetry monitoring
• Conduct cardiac stress testing, stress echocardiograms, and Holter monitoring
• Support services including:
  • Anticoagulation management
  • Lipid management
  • Diabetic education
  • Foot care
• Operate point-of-care testing equipment (glucometer, coagulation, lipid testing)
• Maintain clinical competency with cardiology equipment and medications

• Deliver education on risk reduction, prevention, and chronic disease management
• Monitor patients during exercise and rehabilitation programs
• Participate in community health initiatives and employee wellness programs
• Adjust exercise prescriptions based on patient progress and clinical needs

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant patient records
• Collaborate effectively with providers and interdisciplinary team members
• Recognize and escalate changes in patient condition appropriately

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and nursing policy
• Follow infection control protocols, standard precautions, and patient safety goals
• Utilize safe patient handling techniques and proper equipment use

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nebraska
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred:

• Experience with arrhythmia interpretation
• Background in cardiology, rehabilitation, or outpatient services

• Frequent standing and walking; continuous patient interaction
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and assist with patient movement
• Exposure to clinical environments, including bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases
• Regular use of medical and diagnostic equipment

• Typical shifts: 8–12 hours (varied scheduling)
• Occasional overtime as needed

• Opportunity to work in a multi-faceted cardiology and prevention program
• Direct impact on patient outcomes and community health
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Balance of clinical care and wellness-focused programming

If you are a compassionate, skilled RN with an interest in cardiology and prevention, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and community.