Cardiac Stress Test RN

Confluence Health•Moses Lake, WA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers a sign on bonus up to $10,000. Requires a two year commitment to Confluence Health. Applies to external candidates only. Facilitates and assists the providers and healthcare team in providing excellent service and quality patient care. Focuses on providing professional nursing support and services for patients undergoing cardiac stress testing and coordinates patient care activities and other cardiology procedures. Evaluates patients scheduled for cardiac stress testing and facilitates/coordinates applicable communications with patients, team, and providers.

Requirements

2 years’ experience as an RN in ambulatory or inpatient setting.
Current RN licensure in the state of Washington (RCW 18.88) or licensure through Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (SSB 5499).
Current CPR certification, ACLS within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors In Nursing (BSN).
Previous experience in an area of cardiac.
Previous experience with cardiac stress testing.

Responsibilities

Supervise the administration of various cardiac stress tests, including Exercise ECG Testing, Stress Echocardiography, and Stress Radionuclide Cardiac Imaging.
Possess knowledge/competency of appropriate indications/contraindications for exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, plus review stress test orders, to assess for appropriate use criteria by non-cardiology providers.
Administer cardiac stress test isotopes in accordance with institutional policies, radiation safety principles, and documentation requirements.
Float between Confluence Health Moses Lake Clinic and Central Washington Central Campus Cardiology.
Provide high quality support to physicians in meeting the medical needs of the patient.
Perform Exercise and/or Pharmacological Nuclear Stress tests and stress studies under the Direct Supervision of the Supervising Cardiologist.
Demonstrate competence in technical aspects of non-invasive cardiac testing including operation of treadmill, ECG lead placement, ECG monitoring and rhythm identification, and treatment.
Possess a comprehensive understanding of cardiac disease states, cardiovascular and exercise physiology, and the hemodynamic responses to exercise.
Prepare charts for procedures, conduct pre-procedure teaching, and ensure a smooth transition for patients.
Assess the patient's condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; implement appropriate nursing actions and collaborate with other disciplines to meet the patient's physical, family, social, and intellectual needs.
Facilitate and supervise patient information tracking in all aspects of the patient's cardiac care before, during, and after each visit.
Triage and coordinate care for unplanned "urgent/emergent" patient care situations.
Provide phone consultation services within scope of license with appropriate follow-up for defined patient population(s) served.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR)/ACLS certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate standards of behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.