Job Description
The Exercise Nurse is a licensed registered professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for performing cardiac stress tests using evidence-based practice within in the Cardiac diagnostic testing area. This is accomplished by assessing, implementing and evaluating care according to established ethical and cultural codes and standards of nursing practices and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. The Exercise Nurse is responsible to delegate tasks appropriately to other licensed and unlicensed health care team members.
Job Duties
Patient Assessment: Review patient history and evaluate baseline data, EKG’s and blood pressures. Notify physician of abnormal values to prevent complications
Completes all necessary steps pertaining to requested stress test to include: starting IV’s, monitoring of patient’s EKG, blood pressure and administration of medications. Will perform stress test under the supervision of a physician. Communicates with patient and assists the patient when necessary during the exam.
Provides continuous presence and observation of the patient during exercise and recovery. Reports and records patient condition and changes during exam. Enters the patient data into stress test computer system
Assists the physician within the department in other related studies.
Assists with Performance Improvement program
Maintains thorough knowledge of all equipment to insure accuracy, be able to trouble shoot during procedure to complete exam. Maintains equipment in a clean condition, reporting any defects as soon as possible to supervisor
Assembles all necessary equipment/supplies for procedure. Follows all applicable safety steps required
Additional Information
Qualifications Education, Credentials, Licenses: * Licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed. * BLS certified. Specialized Knowledge: * EKG monitor experience. * Demonstrates basic knowledge of nursing theory, procedures and policies. * ACLS certified. Kind and Length of Experience: Two years’ experience in Critical Care Telemetry Unit. Knowledge and experience in working with cardiology patients and provided care for cardiac patients. If, for any reason, you are having difficulties applying, please contact our recruitment team at recruiting@stelizabeth.com
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: Not Available Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available Full or Part Time:
Day Shift
Evening/Swing Shift
Night/Graveyard Shift
Night/Graveyard Shift
Rotating Shift
Split Shift
Split Shift
Flexible Shift
12AM
6
12PM
6
Hours per Week:
12
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