Registered Nurse – Heart Failure

Cardiac Study Center / Pulse Heart Institute | Spokane, WA

About Cardiac Study Center / Pulse Heart Institute

Since its creation, Cardiac Study Center (CSC) has partnered with Pulse Heart Institute to provide outpatient cardiology and billing services. CSC has provided outpatient cardiology services in the Puget Sound Region for over 50 years and partnered with MultiCare Health System in 2016 to establish Pulse Heart Institute, with a shared commitment to improving the health of cardiac patients.

CSC employs cardiology ambulatory and billing support staff on behalf of Pulse Heart Institute, allowing the organization to develop roles tailored to the unique needs of its cardiac programs. This structure supports career development, strengthens clinical teams, and helps ensure patients receive specialized, compassionate care.

Pulse Heart Institute offers career opportunities across several cardiovascular specialties, including Heart Failure, Vascular, Electrophysiology & Device, and Nuclear Imaging.

A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available to qualified external candidates. See if you qualify!

Environment and Schedule

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday; closed weekends and holidays
• Location: In-office, 605 East Holland Ave, Suite 202, Spokane, WA 99218

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Active Washington Registered Nurse (RN) license at the time of hire.
• Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained before starting.
• Experience: At least one year of nursing experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every preferred qualification!

• One year of experience in cardiology, heart failure, progressive care (PCU), intensive care (ICU), or emergency care (ER/ED).
• Two years of RN experience in an outpatient clinic or hospital setting.
• Experience providing patient education, telephone triage, or ongoing care coordination for patients with chronic cardiac conditions.

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse on our Heart Failure team, you'll play an important role in supporting patients living with heart failure and other related cardiovascular conditions. Working closely with our cardiologists and multidisciplinary care team, you'll help patients understand their conditions, recognize changes in symptoms, and navigate their treatment plans.

This role combines clinical assessment, telephone triage, patient education, and care coordination to support continuity of care and help patients manage their heart health. You'll build meaningful relationships with patients while helping them feel informed, supported, and confident in their ongoing care.

At Cardiac Study Center / Pulse Heart Institute, we're committed to building a strong nursing culture where nurses are active participants in clinical decision-making, collaborate closely with their colleagues, and have opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telephone triage to assess patient concerns, evaluate reported symptoms, prioritize calls by urgency, and coordinate appropriate follow-up.
• Provide individualized education to patients and caregivers about heart failure, treatment plans, medications, procedures, and ongoing management of their condition.
• Help patients understand the importance of monitoring symptoms and recognizing changes that may require follow-up with their care team.
• Collaborate closely with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary Heart Failure team to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Monitor abnormal test results and facilitate appropriate communication, referrals, and follow-up care.
• Reinforce care instructions and help patients navigate next steps in their treatment and ongoing management.
• Respond to urgent and emergent patient concerns in accordance with established clinical protocols.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions, assessments, education, and care coordination.
• Serve as a clinical resource for office staff, supporting a team-based approach to high-quality cardiovascular care.

Cardiac Study Center / Pulse Heart Institute — Your New Work Home

Joining Pulse Heart Institute means becoming part of a team committed to compassionate care, integrity, collaboration, and improving cardiovascular health in the communities we serve.

Our nursing team values open communication, mutual support, and the important role each team member plays in the patient experience. Within Heart Failure, you'll have the opportunity to support patients through the ongoing challenges of managing a chronic cardiac condition, helping them feel informed and connected to their care team.

We're committed to creating an environment where nurses feel valued, supported in their professional development, and empowered to contribute to excellent patient care.

Pay and Benefits

Cardiac Study Center / Pulse Heart Institute offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

The starting pay for this position is $34.32 per hour, with a pay range of $34.32–$52.83 per hour. Individual offers are based on factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, and education.

Requisition ID: 00799