Cardiology Registered Nurse (1099 consultant)

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About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy Virtual Care Management Registered Nurse (RN) to join our interdisciplinary care team. In this role, you will serve as a patient advocate and a trusted bridge between patients, the health system, and the community. Operating entirely in a virtual setting*, you will conduct telephonic outreach, perform comprehensive clinical assessments, and manage safe transitions of care (TOC) for patients moving between the hospital and home. You will work closely with Community Health Worker (CHW) partners to address social determinants of health (SDOH) and collaborate with external providers to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

Roles & Responsibilities

Patient Outreach & Assessment:* Conduct telephonic outreach to support virtual care management. Complete detailed patient assessments to understand clinical baselines, identify gaps or barriers to care, and establish patient needs. Transitions of Care (TOC):* Manage safe patient transitions between the hospital and home, including coordinating and tracking follow-up care after Emergency Department (ED) visits and Inpatient (IP) stays.

Care Planning:* Develop and implement tailored, patient-centered care plans anchored in patient-stated goals and TOC requirements. Medication Management:* Perform accurate medication reconciliation and deliver vital medication education as a core part of patient care. Cross-Functional Collaboration:* Connect with CHW partners to close the referral loop on social determinants of health (SDOH) needs (e.g., food, housing, transportation).

Coordinate care with external providers, including scheduling and confirming appointment attendance. Escalation & Safety:* Promptly recognize potential member safety events and follow established protocols for clinical escalation. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to see internal or higher-level clinical escalations through to total resolution.

Health Coaching:* Provide patient coaching and clinical education focused on healthy habits, disease prevention, self-management, and nutrition.

Technical & Workspace Expectations

Documentation:* Document all patient encounters and health data accurately and timely within Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and/or designated Care Management platforms. Communication Platforms: Ability to fluidly operate digital communication platforms, including but not limited to Slack and Microsoft Teams*. Scheduling: Maintain and upkeep electronic calendars and scheduling systems (e.g., Microsoft Outlook*) to coordinate meetings, appointments, and time off.

Tech Troubleshooting:* Ability to independently troubleshoot basic connectivity, device, or platform issues, and escalate to IT support or a manager when necessary. Home Office: Continuous access to a dedicated, private workspace* that strictly supports HIPAA-compliant phone communication and company compliance standards.

Job Requirements

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred*.

Licensure

Must hold an active, unrestricted Multi-State Compact RN License*.

Experience

3+ years* of professional nursing experience. Experience in Cardiac care and Case Management is highly preferred.

Certifications

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)* certification. Communication

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to translate complex clinical information for non-clinical audiences and communicate effectively across a cross-functional team.

Compliance: Strong working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and comfort handling protected health information (PHI).ng supervision, staff training, and administrative oversight within clinical settings.

Join us as a Cardiology Registered Nurse (1099 consultant) to leverage your expertise in a rewarding environment that values your dedication to patient health!

Pay: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Application Question(s)

• What clinical setting(s) do you have cardiology experience in?
• What specific cardiology tasks have you completed?
• How many years of cardiology experience do you have?
• How many total years of nursing experience do you have?
• Is there any additional information you can provide to support your application?
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Work Location: Remote