ABOUT NCH
NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Stress Testing RN provides supervision of the Cardiac Exercise Test to include the following: Echocardiography, Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography, Exercise Stress Testing, and Stress Radionuclide Cardiac Imagine (exercise and pharmacological) under the direct supervision of a physician. This position records and evaluates the professional nursing care provided to patients in the Nuclear Imaging and Cardiology Department for ages 18 to geriatrics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
– Other duties may be assigned.
· Participates in promoting patient flow.
· Assesses the patient.
· Serve as RN supervising exercise tests, stress echocardiography, pharmacological stress echocardiography and stress radionuclide cardiac imaging.
· Organize tasks.
· Performs all procedures with technical accuracy and a thorough understanding of all procedures performed.
· In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
· Knowledge of radiation safety and equipment safety.
· In-depth knowledge of transferring procedures to CD’s for permanent record.
· Documents procedures, inspects all equipment routinely. Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
· Proficiency while performing any of the following procedures: RN role Treadmill testing or Drug Administration.
· Assists in providing optimum care for patients undergoing cardiac testing by possessing necessary knowledge of cardiac disease.
· Assists in with and promotes education and competency of EKG technicians. Serves as mentor to Cardiology technicians and sonographers.
· Promotes a safe environment.
· Position would be required to support inpatient/outpatient settings and would require travel to other locations.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
· Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
· Current licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
· Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Critical Care Department with Advanced knowledge of Electrocardiographic (EKG) Interpretation required.
· Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
· Strong leadership and critical thinking skills.
· Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows