Staff RN II - Cardiac Diagnostic Lab

Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63129

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The Staff RN II in the Cardiac Diagnostic Lab provides specialized outpatient nursing care and patient education for individuals undergoing cardiac diagnostic testing. This role performs and monitors stress echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, and treadmill stress tests; initiates IV access; processes EKGs; and supports patients throughout their care experience.

Working in a collaborative, patient-centered environment, the Staff RN II delivers high-quality, compassionate care while promoting patient safety and positive outcomes. Ideal candidates have at least two years of cardiac, ICU, or emergency nursing experience.

• Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts
• No call requirements
• No nights, weekends, or holidays

• Performs and documents assessment of the patient/family (biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, spiritual and environmental); collects and analyzes data from the medical record in order to coordinate patient care.
• Directs and/or provides patient care, which may include administering medication, performing procedures and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
• Provides appropriate counsel and education to patients/family regarding disease process and symptom management.
• Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information.
• Consults with members of the health care team, adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates cost-effective work habits by setting priorities and properly managing supplies and equipment.
• Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills and other processes related to direct patient care.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcome.
• Professional contributions, including presentations, preceptorships/mentorships, committee participation, community service, inclusion on research or professional publications or local, regional or national professional organization leadership roles.
• Performs other duties as outlined in specialty-specific job responsibilities.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
• Requires protective devices
• Patient care setting
• Direct patient care setting

• Typically sitting at desk or table
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)

• Office equipment
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

• Associate Degree In Nursing Or Diploma In Registered Nursing

• The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
• Basic Life Support
  - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support
  - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse
  - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse
  - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

• Clinical Specialty (2 Years)

• Not Applicable

• A driver's license is not required for this position.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Completion of National Specialty Certification relevant to the area where working, if applicable.
• Current Missouri RN licensure in accordance with Compact Act.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
• Advanced clinical skills (e.g., PALS, ACLS, IV Certification, Bone Marrow Biopsy).

• RN experience, patient education skills, and familiarity with cardiac diagnostic procedures.
• 3+ years of cardiac or critical care

• Bachelor's degree
  - Nursing, M.S.
  
  - Master of Science
  - Nursing

• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

• Nursing (3 Years)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Bone Marrow Biopsy, Clinical Care, Electronic Health Records (EHR), Emergency Care, Emergency Situations, Epic EHR, General Nursing, HIPAA Regulations, IV Infusions, Medical Oncology, Medical Record Reviews, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Renal Nursing, Vital Signs

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$64,500.00 - $ / Annually

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