Stress Lab Nurse
About The Position
Explore opportunities with Holston Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Holston Medical Group combines the personal feel of a community-based practice with the strength, resources and career opportunities of a leading national health care organization. As a multispecialty clinic offering care across northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia, our teams deliver high-quality, value-based care that exceeds expectations while making care easier, more affordable and more accessible. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. General Summary: The Stress Lab Nurse is responsible for interpreting patient data received prior to the procedure and is to utilize their nursing judgment in setting up testing for patients. The individual in this position is to ensure that stress tests are is in line with safety protocols. The Stress Lab Nurse is expected to conduct patient interviews, review Physician’s directives and conduct testing as appropriate.
Requirements
- BS/AS degree in nursing from an accredited college
- Current licensed RN in Tennessee/Virginia
- 2-5 years performing stress tests
- Must be self-directed, act independently and must be able to intervene as appropriate to resolve issues
- Current CPR, ACLS, PALS.
- Ability to communicate with patients and providers and alleviate fear/concern of patient
Responsibilities
- Review patient information prior to patient encounter to prepare for patient
- Review provider’s notes or discuss with provider specific instructions for testing
- Supervises exercise sessions, monitoring participants for inappropriate responses to exercise
- Responsible for monitoring vitals of patients pre, peak and post exercise
- Monitor and chart all responses act on any abnormal response
- Monitor patient pre, during and post exercise chart appropriate referrals and/or recommendations to patient, providers, or staff
- Report any significant patient conditions (dysrhythmias, abnormal blood pressure responses, changes in patient’s status, etc.) to the physician supervising the program immediately, as well as the patient’s physician
- Initiate BLS / ACLS protocols and/or emergency care as needed
- Assist patients if they become unsteady during the testing in a safe manner
- Assist with the maintenance and proper function of different exercise equipment ensuring preventative maintenance is performed on applicable equipment
- Check all supplies on a regular basis
- Assist with inventory and stocking of exercise testing room
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
