Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Non-Invasive Cardiac RN, you will contribute to the mission and core values of our organization by assisting in the performance of non-invasive cardiac imaging procedures and other diagnostic studies.
Every day you will work under the direct supervision of a qualified licensed provider to accurately and safely execute a variety of non-invasive cardiac assessments.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong clinical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit, ensuring high-quality diagnostic services and upholding the mission and core values of our organization.
- Prepares patients for examination and/or treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs and making sure all necessary procedure documentation is documented in PACS and/or the electronic health record.
- Prepares equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination, and patient testing.
- Performs designated nursing and other patient care activities for procedures including but not limited to exercise stress exams, chemical stress exams, nuclear stress exams, transesophageal echo, and cardioversions.
- Under the direction of the supervising provider, administers intravenous medications including but not limited to conscious/moderate sedation medications, beta blockers, vasodilators, inotropic agents, and ultrasound enhancement agents.
- Monitors patient vital signs and symptoms and performs preliminary assessments of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias to identify the presence of cardiac ischemia.
- Observes, records and reports patient condition and reaction to medications and treatment.
- High School Graduate or equivalent, upon hire and
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 - months
At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.