RN - Noninvasive Cardiology

RN - Noninvasive Cardiology

Summa Health - Akron City Campus

Full-Time / 32 Hours / Days (M-F / minimal wknds / no on-call / multiple locations)

Summary :

Provides nursing care during noninvasive cardiology procedures including, but not limited to stress tests, stress echoes / Dobutamine stress echo, nuclear stress, cardiopulmonary stress, TEEs, Tilt table tests, Cardioversions.

Assists physicians with proving patient care during procedures, monitoring patient condition, monitoring and administration of medications.

Competent to perform all nursing procedures performed during testing. Provides patient education as related to procedure performed.

Maintains complete and accurate documentation of procedure. Charges appropriately. Able to work independently.

Formal Education Required :

a.Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or a school accepted for candidacy status from an accrediting body.

b.BSN preferred.

Experience & Training Required :

a.Current license to practice nursing in the State of Ohio.

b.Two (2) years clinical experience on a telemetry unit

c.Currently certified in BLS.

d.Currently certified in ACLS.

e.Documented completion of 12 lead EKG course or telemetry equivalent course within 3 years of applying for position.

3.Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications :

a.Ability to communicate verbally with patients, physicians, staff, other hospital employees and nonhospital personnel.

b.Near visual acuity for accurate reading of gauges, thermometers and monitors.

c.Ability to lift and transport patients.

d.Must maintain confidentiality of patient information.

e.Ability to work independently and competently within established procedures.

f.Ability to exercise professional judgment and utilize critical thinking skills in response to individual cases. Ability to document completely and accurately.

g.Able to assume leadership and completion of department projects

h.Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policy.

i.Ability to work well within a team environment and assume a collegial relationship by : accepting and offering constructive feedback;

supporting team goals; supporting and encouraging team members; collaborating with all health care team members to problem solve, consolidate work and reduce costs.

j.Population Specific Competency : Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients / customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

4.Level of Physical Demands :

a.Heavy : Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and / or 10-20 pounds of force continuously to move objects

b.Able to perform BLS requirements

c.Able to have full range of motion of upper extremities

$32.00 / hr - $49.38 / hr

The salary range on this job posting / advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay.

We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers.

Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.