RN Cardiology

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RN Cardiology (Non-Invasive Cardiology) Full Time','Full-time','RN','Full Time','Full Time','80','80','None','None','TEXAS-HOUSTON-ST. LUKES OMT','','!*!Baylor St. Luke’s Medical CenterA quaternary care facility that is home of the Texas Heart® Institute, a world-class cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD–consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best in Cardiovascular Services & Heart Surgery.The first hospital in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award four consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s is home to three freestanding community emergency centers (Holcombe, Pearland, and San Felipe) offering adult and pediatric care–treating more than 51,000 patients annually. The hospital holds a collaborative partnership with Baylor College of Medicine and affiliations with The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, The University of Texas Medical Branch (Galveston), Houston Baptist University, and Prairie View A&M University.Position SummaryResponsible for the delivery of excellence in patient care through assessing, formulating nursing diagnoses and establishing goals, planning and implementing intervention and evaluating patient care outcomes. With the nurse’s professional practice he/she Responsible for participating in and maintaining quality, cost effectiveness and guest relations. The cardiology nurse Provides nursing care to the patients including stress testing procedures and case management of the cardiac rehabilitation patients.','!*!Education and Licensure: Bachelor's Degree; RN; ANCC Board Certified Cardiovascular Nurse; ACLS certification or within 6 months of employment; Basic and 12 lead EKG validated within 6 monthsMinimum Experience: Two (2) Years of related acute care of cardiovascular patients experiencePosition Responsibilities:1. Participates in unit-based activities to promote internal customer satisfaction2. Responds to the needs of the patient, physician and multidisciplinary staff to achieve the desired outcomes3. Works on other special assignments for the department and the hospital, and interacts with physicians, physicians’ office staff and patient and family members in such a manner that promotes excellent customer service.4. Documents all aspects of patient care in medical record5. Responsible for the safe performance of testing including but not limited to treadmill, T-wave Alternans, nuclear, dipyridamole, and holter/EKG studies6. Reviews and modifies plan of care when expected outcomes are not achieved.7. Ensures test ordered are appropriate for the patient and communicates with the cardiology fellow and when necessary with attending physician for orders8. Effectively screens patients for contraindications to stress testing and Ensures proper termination of the stress test9. Ensures that all patient charts are completed in a timely manner per hospital policy10. Manages schedule to minimize scheduling errors, ensure all patients have appropriate orders prior to test time, and notify staff/supervisors when patient problems delay testing11. Completes daily departmental duties assigned12. Assists in scheduling, staff coverage and maintaining balanced work coverage to ensure that testing/patient care is provided in a timely manner.13. Follows and Assists in updating and developing departmental and hospital policies and procedures in accordance with AACVPR, ACSM and AHA guidelines.14. Identifies important aspects of care to improve practice.15. Participates in product evaluation.16. Provide support to Nuclear Medicine and NIC in placement of IV access.17. Properly dose and administer dipyridamole for stress testing purposes.18. Administers medications appropriately in accordance with hospital guidelines.19. Ensures availability of patient supplies in the department including emergency equipment, supplies, and medications.20. Assists and Maintains the QI policies and Ongoing Medical Record Review implemented within the department.21. Maintains cross-training skills and knowledge in all areas of the department, such as cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, 12. Lead ECG, stress testing, Holter/Event monitor and front desk22. Delegates appropriately to non-RN staff.23. Collaborates with physicians, medical directors, nurses, exercise physiologists, technicians and supervisor concerning patient care issues, protocols, scheduling, test results, and safety issues in the lab.','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0144123','CHI St. Luke's Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center','RN Cardiology (Non-Invasive Cardiology) Full Time

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