Cardiac Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient Cardiac Testing - Chesapeake
Full-time, Part-timeThe Cardiac Registered Nurse will work under the direct supervision of the onsite physician, performing various professional and administrative duties related to cardiac stress testing.
Hours/Shift:
Full-time – Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week, No nights or weekendsPart-time – Monday to Friday, 25 hours/week, Mornings, No nights or weekends
Responsibilities:
- Performs cardiac stress testing (nuclear and non-nuclear, exercise and pharmacological) under the supervision of the onsite physician
- Duties include:
- Clinical chart preparation to include: review of current medications, past medical history, social history, review of systems
- Vital signs
- EKG evaluation and monitoring during stress testing
- Administers via IV pharmacologic stress agent for patients unable to exercise
- Applies heart monitors and instructs patients on their use
- Assists Ultrasound Technicians administer bubble studies and enhanced echo imaging agents
- Reviews cardiac test results, coordinates plan of care with ordering provider and implements with patient
- Enters data in the EMR
- Provides patient education
- Other activities and responsibilities as directed
Job Requirements:
- RN-Diploma (non-degree), RN-Associate’s Degree or RN-Bachelor’s Level Degree
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- Computer literate; prior experience with the use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
- Cardiac experience strongly recommended
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and patient care skills
- Must have the ability to work as a team with coworkers and providers
The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing.
The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
Cardiac Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient Cardiac Testing - Chesapeake
Full-time, Part-timeThe Cardiac Registered Nurse will work under the direct supervision of the onsite physician, performing various professional and administrative duties related to cardiac stress testing.
Hours/Shift:
Full-time – Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week, No nights or weekendsPart-time – Monday to Friday, 25 hours/week, Mornings, No nights or weekends
Responsibilities:
- Performs cardiac stress testing (nuclear and non-nuclear, exercise and pharmacological) under the supervision of the onsite physician
- Duties include:
- Clinical chart preparation to include: review of current medications, past medical history, social history, review of systems
- Vital signs
- EKG evaluation and monitoring during stress testing
- Administers via IV pharmacologic stress agent for patients unable to exercise
- Applies heart monitors and instructs patients on their use
- Assists Ultrasound Technicians administer bubble studies and enhanced echo imaging agents
- Reviews cardiac test results, coordinates plan of care with ordering provider and implements with patient
- Enters data in the EMR
- Provides patient education
- Other activities and responsibilities as directed
Job Requirements:
- RN-Diploma (non-degree), RN-Associate’s Degree or RN-Bachelor’s Level Degree
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- Computer literate; prior experience with the use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
- Cardiac experience strongly recommended
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and patient care skills
- Must have the ability to work as a team with coworkers and providers
The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing.
The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
