RN Cardiac Radiology

About the role

Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria. Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary.

Responsibilities

• Takes call on a rotating basis and performs emergency procedures under physician supervision, including ACLS protocol and defibrillation.
• Collects, evaluates, and assists in the PI program, demonstrating progress towards benchmarks.
• Provides Phase I cardiac education for inpatients referred to Cardiopulmonary Wellness Services and assists in Phase II and Phase III Cardiopulmonary Wellness, including initial evaluation and concurrent sessions.
• Performs medication reconciliation for outpatients by reviewing home medications with patients before administering sedatives.
• Maintains awareness of and communicates electrocardiographic/hemodynamic changes to physicians and appropriate staff throughout procedures and pre/post care.
• Performs general noninvasive cardiology procedures such as stress tests, EKGs, tilt table exams, and holter scanning.
• Performs and documents accurate initial assessments per unit standards, including initial observation, obtaining and interpreting information, and reporting appropriate information to physicians or supervisors.
• Monitors, recognizes, and communicates abnormal lab tests to physicians, and obtains appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrates critical-thinking skills when analyzing basic and advanced cardiac rhythms safely, competently, and independently.
• Assists radiologists, cardiologists, or attending physicians in performing sterile procedures, including prepping and draping patients, scrubbing, and circulating during invasive procedures.
• Adheres to approved standards of sterile/aseptic technique, utilizing equipment and supplies safely and prudently.

Requirements

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• Prioritization of multiple often-conflicting patient care responsibilities is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Thorough knowledge of techniques and methods specific to Diagnostic Lab.
• Knowledge of literature and new developments in the nursing field, with emphasis on Cardiac and Interventional Radiological procedures.
• Must be able to work closely with co-workers and medical staff in a team environment.
• Must be able to maneuver quickly in response to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Certified Sedation Registered Nurse (CSRN) [Preferred]

Skills

• Reads, writes, and comprehends the English language extensively.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.
• Thorough knowledge of techniques and methods specific to Diagnostic Lab.
• Knowledge of literature and new developments in the nursing field, with emphasis on Cardiac and Interventional Radiological procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple often-conflicting patient care responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment in both routine and critical situations.
• Ability to analyze basic and advanced cardiac rhythms safely, competently, and independently.
• Ability to prepare patients for tests, procedures, and surgeries ordered.
• Ability to monitor, recognize, and communicate abnormal lab tests to physicians, and obtain appropriate interventions.
• Ability to assist radiologists, cardiologists, or attending physicians in performing sterile procedures, including prepping and draping patients, scrubbing, and circulating during invasive procedures.
• Ability to adhere to approved standards of sterile/aseptic technique, utilizing equipment and supplies safely and prudently.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

• PRN Shift
• Day (United States of America)

Pay

• $31.53 - $52.24