Stress Testing RN - Per Diem

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• 2.
• Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• 3.
• Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• 4.
• Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient's Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge From In-Patient And Out-Patient Programs.
• Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• 5.
• Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family.
• Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• 6.
• Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.
• 7.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• 8.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• 9.
• Initiate Patient/Family Health Education As Related To Cad Risk Reduction/Prevention.
• Recognize The Need For/Initiate Multidisciplinary Approach In Meeting The Scope Of The Patient?S Needs.
• 10.
• Conducts Outpatient And Community Presentations On Cardio-Pulmonary Health.
• 11.
• Knowledge Of Arrhythmia Detection/Intervention And Basic 12 Lead Ecg Interpretation.
• 12.
• Demonstrates Ability To Conduct And Interpret Both Regular And Nuclear Ests And Tilt Table Studies.
• 13.
• Must Demonstrate Critical Thinking Skill And Self Direction In The Management Of Complications Associated With Exercise Or Cardiac Emergencies In Stress Testing.
• 14.
• Initiates/Modifies Plan Of Care/Exercise Prescription Based Upon Appropriate Understanding Of Hemodynamic Response To Exercise.
• 15.
• Must Participate In Transition Of Care Role To Include Documentation, Appropriate Intervention, Post-Pci Follow-Up Calls.
• 16.
• Cross-Trained To Perform Tee And Some Radiology Medication Procedures As Trained, Including Moderate Sedation.
• 17.
• Knowledge/Skill In The Operation Of All Stress And Tilt Equipment.
• 18.
• Perform Quality Improvement Activities Related To Primary Area Of Duties And Assist With Maintaining Statistics..
• 19.
• Maintain Inventory In Cardiology Stress Areas.
• 20.
• Provide Appropriate Documentation With Authorization For Services As Needed To Assure Reimbursement And Limit Non-Payment Of Services Rendered.
• 21.
• Establish And Maintain Iv.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION Graduate Of An Accredited Bsn Program Preferred.
• Proficient In Use Of Computer Software To Include Electronic Patient Records.
• Must Have Ability To Use Internet For Literature Searches Regarding Care For Patients.
• EXPERIENCE Two Years Recent Critical Care, Ccu Or Medical Step-Down Unit Required.
• Previous Stress Testing Preferred And/Or Cath Lab Experience.
• LICENSURE Valid State Of Connecticut Registered Nurse License.
• SPECIAL SKILLS Acls And Bcls Required.
• Moderate Sedation Validation.
• Certification In Stress Testing Preferred.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 188965