Job description
Heartbeat Health is a venture-backed health tech startup revolutionizing the delivery of cardiovascular care. Our vision is a world where cardiac conditions are detected early, care coordination is friction-free, and at-risk individuals are empowered to live long, heart-healthy lives. Powered by a connected ecosystem of heart health providers, Heartbeat delivers a range of clinical services, including same-day diagnostic reads, televisits, and virtual care programs for patients with atrial fibrillation, vascular disease, and heart failure. We have been featured on TechCrunch, CNBC, Fast Company, and Forbes – and listed on CB Insights Top 150 Digital Health Startups, New York Digital Health Top 100 Startups, and BuiltIn’s 2023 Best Places to Work.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide remote consultation and expertise in the field of cardiology.
About the Role
- Education and Counseling: This role is a remote, patient-facing role. As part of our RN team, you will provide education about a patient’s diagnosis, test results and treatment plan.
- Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cardiologists, PCPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for patients. Discuss complex cases and participate in multidisciplinary care teams. Utilize clinical decision making to escalate concerns to the care team.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including patient interactions, medical histories, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries within scope of practice. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Follow-Up Care: Schedule and conduct follow-up virtual visits to monitor patients’ progress and address any concerns or questions.
- Patient Advocacy: Serve as an advocate for patients’ needs and preferences, ensuring that they receive appropriate care and support throughout their healthcare journey.
- Compliance: Adhere to legal and ethical guidelines, including patient confidentiality and telemedicine regulations, while providing virtual care.
- Prioritization & Triage: Efficiently triage incoming patient requests and manage patient panel by prioritizing patients based on need and client SLAs.
- Continuing Education: Pursue ongoing education and professional development in the field of cardiology to stay updated on the latest advancements and maintain relevant certifications.
- Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance programs to monitor and improve the quality of cardiology care provided within the organization.
About You
- Must hold a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (Compact).
- At least 3+ years of experience in cardiology . Experience in telemedicine is a bonus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in a virtual environment. Team-player is a must.
- Ability to effectively educate patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including cardiologists and advanced practitioners.
- Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions under appropriate supervision
- Proficiency in using telehealth platforms and electronic health records
- Commitment to patient-centered care and empathy for patients with chronic cardiology conditions
- Compassion and empathy when working with patients and their families, especially when delivering challenging diagnoses or managing chronic cardiac conditions.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- We’re mission-driven: we’re revolutionizing the way cardiovascular care is delivered
- Up for the challenge: make a big impact by joining a fast-growing team in its early stages
- Great people: become a part of something incredible, and do it with an exceptionally talented, multidisciplinary team.
- We care about diversity: diversity allows us to build an excellent patient experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
In addition to finding people who are truly excellent at what they do, our team is founded on a set of values we hold close to heart:
You’re open to new ideas, thoughtful in your approach, pragmatic in your delivery, constantly learning, and up for a challenge. You elevate the work of those around you. You want the superpower to save millions of lives.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
