Rn - Registered Nurse - Non-Invasive Heart Lab

Req# 36460

Aultman Health Foundation , CANTON , OH

Aultman Health Foundation

Full Time , Day Shift , Between 6am-4pm

Legal Entity

Aultman Hospital

Position Summary

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

Department Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Stress Testing Laboratory is responsible for providing safe, high-quality patient care during noninvasive cardiovascular diagnostic procedures. The RN coordinates and performs patient assessments, prepares patients for testing, monitors physiologic responses throughout procedures, and collaborates with physicians, exercise physiologists, and other healthcare team members to ensure accurate diagnostic results and optimal patient outcomes.

The RN serves as a clinical resource in the stress lab, utilizing critical thinking skills to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, manage emergencies, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.

Department Qualifications

• Must have knowledge/experience in Cardiac.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required
• The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is completed and maintained as part of orientation and is instructed internally by the Birth Center and supported by the Education and Development Department.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Department Skills

• Ability to identify and report abnormal EKG findings.
• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.
• Identifies each patient and reviews each physician order for consistency of exam ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information. Records pertinent data at all times.
• Assess patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of support/immobilization devices, and proper transport/transfer technique with regard given to the age of the patient.
• Gather and review all the proper patient information needed prior to procedure. (ie. Lab work, patient information, and consent, etc.)
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon ACLS protocol. Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
• Communicates all pertinent…