Registered Nurse-Cardiac Diagnostic

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Org Unit:
Echo and Vascular

Work Days:

Weekly

Hours:

35.00

Exemption Status:

Exempt

Salary Range:$-$

* As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int  - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices

Under direction, assists physicians with patient care, health education/promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care, and clinical protocols as needed this role works as a clinical expert clinician to provide seamless service for patients with heart conditions, involving advanced clinical assessment, symptom management, medications management, patient education, and psychological care.

• Where applicable, establishes priorities for nursing care through patient assessment and develops nursing care plans. Prepares equipment and assists providers during examination, testing, and treatment of patients as needed.
• Conducts exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress testing in accordance with protocols and accreditation guidelines.
• Prepares patient for stress testing procedure, including patient interviews, obtaining medical history, obtaining patient consent and signatures, and conducting patient teaching related to nuclear imaging procedure including risks and complications.
• Operates appropriate exercise equipment and monitors patient prior to, during, and immediately following exam including hemodynamic measurements and status and respiratory parameters.
• Identifying any cardiac arrhythmias and/or ECG changes that may suggest cardiac ischemia or ST segment elevation or depression.
• Communicates changes in the patient’s status to the authorized provider and other members of the health care team as necessary.
• Implements, as indicated, emergency measures to optimize the patient’s respiratory and circulatory status until other qualified healthcare personnel can assume care of patient.
• Starts IVs for administration of radioactive agents.
• Administers medications; educates patients and staff on pharmacologic/drug effects and protocol requirements.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests as ordered by physician(s) when needed. Performs inpatient diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures in conjunction with physician as needed.
• Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
• Ensures infection control compliance within the practice.
• Participates in safety programs and orientation of new staff. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for the precertification and preauthorization of prescriptions.
• When needed, records medical information within the patients’ electronic medical record as appropriate.
• Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field. Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
• If applicable, assesses patient eligibility and reviews patient medical history for inclusion in clinical studies.
• If applicable, reviews and completes protocol history sheets, flow sheets, study follow-up reports and patient evaluation forms. Prepares and amends IRB protocols, consent forms and research documents.

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing

Approximately 5 years of clinical nursing experience working in a cardiac diagnostic imaging or cardiac telemetry setting.

• Extensive experience as a Registered Nurse may be considered in lieu of the BSN.
• Successful completion of an AHA-sponsored course in advanced cardiovascular life support and renewal on a regular basis

• Must be articulate and possess a professional demeanor.
• Competence in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Knowledge…