RN- Cardiac Diagnostics

RN- Cardiac Diagnostics
- Department: Cardio Diagnostics (ECG) - BMC
- Entity: BroMenn
- Job Category: Nursing
- Employment Type: PRN - As Needed
- Job ID: 30877
- Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
- Education Required: Associates Degree
- Shift: Day
- Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL
- Usual Schedule: 730a-4p
- On Call Requirements: Sat 6am -12pm as needed
- Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
- Nursing Specialty: Cardiology
- Secondary Job Category: Nursing
- Weekend Requirements: None
- Holiday Requirements: None
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Position Summary:
The Procedural Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Diploma (Not HS) in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with others.
Essential Functions:
- Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
- Performs advanced nursing activities, which can include , placement of IV's, and administering coronary vasodilator drugs (Lexiscan) for stress test purposes and an adenosine antagonist to shorten the duration of increased coronary blood flow induced by the coronary vasodilator (Lexiscan)
- Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
- Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
- Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
- Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
- Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.
- Applies Holter/Event monitors
- Perform EKG
- Perform cardiac stress testing
- Administers intravenous medications and fluids
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