Registered Nurse-Cardiac Non-Invasive Stress Testing

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SMG Cardiology Specialists Kempsville is hiring a full-time day-shift Registered Nurse for cardiac non-invasive stress testing in Norfolk, Virginia. The RN provides comprehensive, patient-centered care in an ambulatory cardiac testing setting, including assessment, preparation, education, monitoring, stress medication administration, emergency response, and electronic health record documentation. The nurse monitors patients before, during, and after testing, recognizes and communicates changes in clinical condition, and escalates concerns according to established protocols. The RN works with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, technologists, and other care team members to coordinate safe testing and quality outcomes in accordance with evidence-based practice. The role includes developing and implementing care plans, administering treatments, evaluating patient responses, educating patients and families, monitoring vital signs, using clinical judgment in complex situations, and documenting care to regulatory and organizational standards. The nurse advocates for patient comfort, dignity, and well-being and is expected to maintain patient safety, adapt to evolving practices, and support the organization’s mission and values.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing.
Current state RN license.
Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
One to two years of ambulatory, clinic, or cardiac non-invasive testing experience.
CV-BC Cardiac-Vascular Nursing certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
AMB-BC Ambulatory Care Nursing certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Responsibilities

Assess patients and prepare them for cardiac non-invasive stress testing.
Develop and implement individualized care plans; administer medications and treatments and evaluate patient responses.
Monitor patients before, during, and after testing, including vital signs and changes in clinical condition.
Administer stress medications and respond to emergencies according to established protocols.
Communicate clinical changes and escalate concerns appropriately.
Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
Coordinate care with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, technologists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Document care in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Apply the nursing process, sound clinical judgment, evidence-based protocols, and applicable nursing scope-of-practice standards.
Advocate for patient safety, comfort, dignity, and well-being.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
Paid parental and military leave; paid family caregiver leave.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Emergency backup care.
Educational assistance, including tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Student loan repayment or student debt pay down up to $10,000.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.