Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Diagnostics RN

St. Charles Health System•Redmond, OR

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Non-Invasive Diagnostics RN provides patient-focused nursing care as part of the care delivery team in the Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab and related settings as needed. The RN oversees the work of other caregivers and provides care to assigned patients within the scope of RN licensure. The department provides echocardiography, nuclear medicine testing, and cardiac stress testing services. This role provides clinical and emotional support during diagnostic procedures, monitors patients physiologically, performs diagnostic hemodynamic monitoring, and coordinates the patient experience with the interdisciplinary team. The position may require stand-by and on-call coverage based on departmental needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Oregon RN license.
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced EKG interpretation skills and ability to recognize complex rhythms.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of highly technical computerized medical equipment.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent SCHS.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer applications, specifically electronic medical records systems and MS Office.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment required to perform the job safely.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
ACLS certification within 90 days of placement in the position.
Non-Invasive Cardiology Diagnostics experience within the past two years.
Two years of critical care, cardiovascular, emergency department, or flight nursing experience.
Cardiovascular experience.
Electrophysiology experience.
Electronic medical records experience.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ conditions and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment; establish outcomes, implement nursing actions, collaborate with other disciplines, and evaluate progress.
Apply nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques in accordance with organizational policies and applicable Oregon laws and regulations.
Support the organization’s vision, mission, values, and Lean continuous-improvement principles.
Help maintain a safe environment and contribute to a healing care environment and positive patient and caregiver experiences.
Provide a therapeutic presence, communicate effectively with patients, and respond compassionately to their needs and care goals.
Document patient care in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
Calculate dosages and administer medications accurately according to organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain professional written and oral communication and relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
Provide clinical and emotional support to patients undergoing diagnostic procedures.
Provide and monitor equipment and supplies based on patient and procedural needs; ensure equipment functions properly and maintain appropriate supply inventory.
Monitor patients physiologically during procedures and perform diagnostic hemodynamic monitoring during stress testing, echo stress, nuclear stress, and other cardiovascular non-invasive diagnostic procedures.
Coordinate and integrate the roles of the interdisciplinary team to manage the patient experience.
Participate in quality improvement, departmental activities, and professional growth and development for self and others.
Identify work-related problems, develop possible solutions, and implement solutions within scope of practice as appropriate.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality; comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and support corporate integrity efforts.
Deliver timely, efficient, accurate customer service and patient care.
Provide stand-by and on-call coverage as required by departmental needs.
Perform additional duties of similar complexity as required or assigned.