Registered Nurse RN FT Day Noninvasive Cardiac

Trinity Health•Waterbury, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the supervising cardiologist and in collaboration with the nuclear medicine technologist, this role evaluates patients referred for cardiac stress testing in accordance with established guidelines. Responsibilities include reviewing patient’s medical histories and performing focused cardiovascular assessments prior to testing. The position administers exercise and pharmacologic stress tests with nuclear medicine, and exercise treadmill stress tests. It also involves placement of IV’s, assisting in the administering Definity contrast enhancing agents and performing agitated saline bubble studies when indicated per protocol for patients undergoing echocardiograms. Additionally, the role provides initial patient management in the event of arrhythmia or other adverse events that may occur during stress testing. Patient Assessment and Preparation: Reviews the patient’s medical record, including history, medications, and relevant labs. Performs focused cardiovascular assessments prior to noninvasive testing. Identifies potential risks or contraindications and communicates findings to the supervising cardiologist Provides patient and family education regarding the procedure. Ensures required consent and documentation are completed. Imaging and Stress Testing Support: Provides nursing care before, during and after noninvasive cardiology procedure. Supports exercise and pharmacologic stress testing. Assists technologists with patient preparation and workflow coordination. Ensures emergency equipment is working, available and is in the testing area. Manage medications and medical supplies. Stress Testing Responsibilities: Evaluates patients per stress testing guidelines. Explains protocols and obtains patient consent. Performs and interprets 12 lead EKGs. Identifies ischemia, infarction and other abnormalities. Recognizes arrhythmias and initiates interventions per ACLS. Monitors patients during recovery and documents findings. Performs other duties as assigned. Medication, IV, and Contrast Responsibilities: Initiates and manages IV access. Administers medications according to noninvasive cardiology protocols. Administers Definity/contrast agents or agitated saline per protocol. Evaluates patient responses and reports abnormalities. Communication and Collaboration Communicates effectively with providers, technologists, and other departments. Coordinates patient flow to support and efficient outpatient schedule. Documentation Maintains accurate and timely documentation of assessments, procedures and medications in EPIC electronic health system.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
current licensure as a Registered nurse in state of Connecticut
Minimum two years of clinical experience preferred in cardiology, emergency, critical care or outpatient diagnostic imaging.
Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy and rhythm recognition.
BLS & ACLS required

Nice To Haves

BSN graduates preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients referred for cardiac stress testing in accordance with established guidelines.
Reviews patient’s medical histories and performing focused cardiovascular assessments prior to testing.
Administers exercise and pharmacologic stress tests with nuclear medicine, and exercise treadmill stress tests.
Placement of IV’s
Assists in the administering Definity contrast enhancing agents and performing agitated saline bubble studies when indicated per protocol for patients undergoing echocardiograms.
Provides initial patient management in the event of arrhythmia or other adverse events that may occur during stress testing.
Reviews the patient’s medical record, including history, medications, and relevant labs.
Identifies potential risks or contraindications and communicates findings to the supervising cardiologist
Provides patient and family education regarding the procedure.
Ensures required consent and documentation are completed.
Provides nursing care before, during and after noninvasive cardiology procedure.
Supports exercise and pharmacologic stress testing.
Assists technologists with patient preparation and workflow coordination.
Ensures emergency equipment is working, available and is in the testing area.
Manage medications and medical supplies.
Evaluates patients per stress testing guidelines.
Explains protocols and obtains patient consent.
Performs and interprets 12 lead EKGs.
Identifies ischemia, infarction and other abnormalities.
Recognizes arrhythmias and initiates interventions per ACLS.
Monitors patients during recovery and documents findings.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Initiates and manages IV access.
Administers medications according to noninvasive cardiology protocols.
Administers Definity/contrast agents or agitated saline per protocol.
Evaluates patient responses and reports abnormalities.
Communicates effectively with providers, technologists, and other departments.
Coordinates patient flow to support and efficient outpatient schedule.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of assessments, procedures and medications in EPIC electronic health system.