Registered Nurse, Cardiology Float

Job Summary

The Cardiology Float Pool Registered Nurse is responsible for providing quality care to patients prior to, during, and after cardiac stress testing, pre and post cardiac catheterization care, and monitoring patients during pacemaker MRI and CTA testing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and carries out individualized stress tests for both inpatients and outpatients per physician order.
• Works closely with the Nursing staff and oversees performance of stress test including patient assessment and patient preparation.
• Inserts and manages IV access for perfusion studies.
• Administers medications per protocol, including but not limited to Dobutamine and Dipyridamole.
• Assists Echo with Definity & Bubbles. Assists Cardiologist with CCTA Assessment and administration of medications.
• Interprets 12 lead EKG, comparing rest with exercise tracings. Notifies Physician any changes in patient’s condition or unexpected occurrences.
• Recognizes and initiates therapy for life threatening cardiac dysrhythmias under protocols and in accordance with ACLS standards.
• Compiles preliminary report and enters into stress system. Communicates with covering Cardiologist as appropriate for significant results.
• Prepares patients for a cardiac catheterization and EP cases. Reviews health history and medications. Notifies cardiac interventionalist of any concerns with the patient.
• Cares for Post op cardiac catheterization patients and EP patients in the cardiac catheterization lab.
• Maintains Pacemaker MRI patients.
• Communicates with the supervisor and lead Cardiologists in the cardiology department and diagnostic imaging.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred and a minimum 4 years of direct experience caring for cardiac patients such as CCU or dedicated cardiac floor.
• ACLS certification required.
• Direct cardiac care requirement may be waived if more than 3 years of cardiac stress testing experience.
• Proficiency in 12 lead EKG interpretation required.
• R.I. State RN Licensure required.