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Cardiac Stress Lab RN

Harrison County Hospital

#Registered Nurse #Healthcare #Patient Monitoring #Clinical Nursing #Cardiology #Cardiovascular Care #Crash Cart #ER Nursing #Cardiac Stress Lab

Quick overview

The RN is responsible for monitoring patients undergoing cardiac stress testing and interpreting data to ensure safety protocols are followed. They collaborate with cardiologists to provide diagnostic services and intervene during emergency situations.

Requirements summary

Requires a current Indiana or compact state RN license and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in the ER or ICU. Preference is given to candidates with experience in cardiovascular care or a Cardiac Stress Lab.

professional certificatePatient AssessmentMedical DocumentationInformed ConsentClinical NursingPatient History CollectionPatient InterviewingEmergency InterventionCardiopulmonary MonitoringCardiac Stress TestingIV Medication Delivery

Job description

Harrison County Hospital is seeking to hire a Cardiac Stress Lab RN.
This position is full-time, days, 32 hours per week.
The Cardiac Stress lab RN is a licensed, registered nurse who has completed training in the Cardiac Stress Lab.
The Stress Lab RN utilizes a high level of knowledge of cardiac or chemical stress testing and effectively communicates issues with physicians.
The RN will interpret data received prior to procedure and utilizes nursing judgment that is in line with safety protocols.
The Cardiac Nurse must be self-directed and act independently and to intervene as appropriate to resolve issues.
The Stress Lab RN is responsible for implementing the philosophy, objectives, standards of care, policies, and procedures of Cardiac Services under the supervision of the Cardiologist.
SKILLS: Direct assessments, evaluation and monitoring for all patients undergoing any cardiac stress testing in the Cardiac Diagnostic Stress Lab.
Collects patient history and physical review to include current medication records.
Conducting appropriate patient interviews.
Assuring informed consent and obtaining all necessary patient signatures.
IV medication delivery.
Emergency administration of medications upon physician orders.
Cardiopulmonary monitoring and status assessments.
Daily monitoring of crash cart.
Reviews laboratory date for abnormal or unusual results prior to administration of any medication.
Assists physician in providing diagnostic services to patients in the Cardiac Stress Lab.
Intervenes in emergency situations.
Confers with the physician as needed based on medical status of the patient.
Documents patient information in the medical record.
Works closely with the medical, nursing, and ancillary staff of the institution to provide quality and safe care.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Current Indiana or compact state license as a Registered Nurse Minimum two (2) years of RN clinical nursing experience in the ER and/or ICU.
Preferred two (2) years in cardiovascular care or Cardiac Stress Lab.
Full-time Benefits Include: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Life Insurance Employee Health and Wellness Program PSLF (public student loan forgiveness) qualifying employer Tuition Reimbursement Hospital and Physician Practice Discounts Paid Days Off Extended Illness Days Employee Assistance Program Employee Service Awards Café Discounts Harrison County Hospital has continuously served the people of Harrison County since 1950.
Today our acute care community hospital serves the healthcare needs of a much broader and growing population in Harrison and Crawford counties, Indiana and Meade County, Kentucky.
As our community grows, we grow, serving more patients than ever before, and recruiting highly qualified hospital and medical staff.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Days Off

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Retirement Insurance

Extended Illness Days

Employee Service Awards

Employee Health And Wellness Program

Café Discounts

Hospital And Physician Practice Discounts

Cardiac Stress Lab RN

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