CV Surgery Clinic Nurse, RN 

Date Posted:  July 2026
Reports to:  Clinic & Nurse Manager
Job Status/Hours: .8
Hourly Range: $39-$55 per hour

Position Summary:

The CV Surgery Clinic RN supports the daily clinical operations of the ambulatory cardiovascular surgery program to ensure high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered care. This role functions as a clinical resource for providers, staff, and patients, emphasizing care coordination, patient education, and quality improvement throughout the surgical continuum.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Assessment

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings in the EMR.
  • Execute delegated medical functions in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, and provider direction.
  • Review, interpret, and prioritize test results; escalate urgent findings to providers.
  • Implement and evaluate individualized plans of care, including post-operative and discharge planning.
  • Accurately transcribe and implement provider orders, including verbal orders per policy.

Patient Education & Care Coordination

  • Educate patients and families on procedures, treatment plans, medications, and post-operative expectations.
  • Provide thorough discharge instructions and reinforce adherence to care plans.
  • Communicate test results and assess patient understanding; escalate concerns to providers as needed.
  • Coordinate follow-up care, including scheduling tests, procedures, and referrals.
  • Manage triage calls, assess symptoms, and direct care appropriately.

Medication & Treatment Management

  • Provide medication education, including indications, administration, and potential side effects.
  • Process prescription refills per provider protocols and regulatory guidelines.
  • Assist in treatment planning and patient self-management strategies.

Clinic Operations & Team Support

  • Support clinic workflow and efficiency by assisting with patient flow and in-basket management.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care delivery.
  • Delegate tasks appropriately to LPNs and MAs while maintaining RN-level oversight.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and controlled information.

Quality & Safety

  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the CV Surgery program.
  • Ensure compliance with documentation, regulatory, and safety standards.
  • Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient safety.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5–7 years of cardiology experience required.
  • Minimum 2 years of Cardiac ICU experience is strongly preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination skills.
  • Proficiency in medical and cardiovascular terminology.
  • Experience with Epic or similar electronic medical records system preferred.
  • Active RN license in the state of MN.

Note: Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.  All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and experience required.  To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

If you are interested in this position, please email HumanResources@mhvi.com

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.