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Summary of Primary Function
Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

A Cardiac Stress Test Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the overall patient care and safety during cardiac stress tests. Key Responsibilities: Patient Preparation & Education:Prepare patients for the stress test procedure, including patient interviews and obtaining medical history.Educate patients about the stress test process, potential risks, and pre-procedure instructions (e.g., holding certain medications).Performing & Monitoring the Test:Supervise and administer various types of cardiac stress tests, including Exercise ECG Testing, Stress Echocardiography, and Pharmacological stress testing.Monitor patient vital signs, ECG readings, and symptoms throughout the procedure.Recognize and interpret cardiac arrhythmias.Identify EKG changes suggestive of cardiac ischemia.Implement the ordered exercise protocol.Operate relevant exercise equipment.Patient Care & Management:Administer medications as needed, including emergency medications.Triage and assess outpatients who develop symptoms of chest pain or distress.Implement emergency measures as indicated to optimize the patient's respiratory and circulatory status.Communicate with physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient status and test findings.Provide post-procedure instructions and education to patients and their families.Documentation & Equipment Management:Document patient care and test results accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).Maintain and troubleshoot stress testing equipment.Collaboration & Leadership:Collaborate with cardiologists, technicians, and other healthcare team members.Serve as a resource to physicians and caregivers.Promote a safe environment for patients and staff.                                                                                                                                            

Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and organization policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.  Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.  Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery

Skills
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
• Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery
• Coordination of patient care delivery
• Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes
• Health teaching and health promotion
• Patient advocacy and partnership
• Interprofessional collaboration and leadership
• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice
• Accountability for professional actions
• Effective stewardship of available resources
• Conflict management and resilience
• Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

Certifications

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

Education
Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)
OR
Diploma in Nursing (required)  
Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)
 

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com