Registered Nurse, Nuclear Stress Unit Job Listing at Cardiology Associates of New Brunswick in East Brunswick, NJ (Job ID 3937836-2024-07-12)

Description

Title: Registered Nurse, Nuclear Stress Unit
Reports to: Practice Administrator
Date: July 2024
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General Summary:
Performs stress tests under supervision of the supervising Cardiologist.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

• Qualified candidates should have at least 3 years critical care or relevant experience with a strong interest in adult cardiology care.
• This part-time/per diem RN position will include performance of nuclear and non-nuclear cardiac stress testing, and advanced EKG interpretation, monitoring a 12-lead EKG throughout the test.
• Coordinates the response to other patient care needs as identified.
• The RN participates in calling patients to gather pretest information and provides pretest instructions.
• Administration of oral and peripheral cardiology therapies.
• Review patient history, diagnostics, and lab data, and report any abnormalities.
• Assess patient's physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Assess pain and implement appropriate pain management techniques.
• Actively participate in performance improvement and quality activities.
• Patient communication and education
• Responsible for reporting identified safety issues.
• Collaboration with the health care team.
• Follows established protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Registered Nurse License (Required)
• BLS, ACLS (Required)
• Critical Care: 3 years (Preferred)
• Registered Nurse: 3 years (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism during stressful times.
• Compassionate, observant, detail oriented
• Dedicated to ensuring a caring and safe environment, while promoting a comfortable patient experience.

Physical Demands:
Individuals must be able to meet established specific physical requirements of the job including sitting at a desk or meeting table, reaching, lifting, pulling, bending, stooping, twisting, standing and walking.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to blood borne pathogens
• Normal medical office environment

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