RN Cardiac Function

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Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Cardiopulmonary Rehab Services, the RN Cardiac Function is responsible for providing or assisting with cardiac procedures such as exercise testing and arrhythmia evaluation, to aid the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

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Responsibilities:

• Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Reviews, maintains, and updates patient charts for necessary information including physician's order, appropriate history, required documentation, and signatures and enters accurate data into computer report system for distribution.

• Explains and prepares patients and families for the procedure.

• Conducts stress testing utilizing professional knowledge and expertise to recognize arrhythmias and/or indications for discontinuing testing with the designated Cardiologist on premises. Notifies appropriate physician according to established policies.

• Maintains procedure rooms (cleans and checks equipment to ensure proper working order, checks drugs, linens, etc.) and inspects rooms to ensure appropriate levels of cleanliness and safety.

• Prepares and logs patient charges--accurately enters patient charge procedures and other pertinent information into computer data system.

• Assists in instructing other staff members in procedures, observes proper technique, and serves as a mentor to new nursing staff members.

• Assists in ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, evaluation of equipment, and preparing department reports.

• Participates in educational programs and other opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Assists in developing and evaluating quality improvement performance standards.

• Follows system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.

• Completes mandatory education and training in order to maintain organization and department specific competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure. Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing.

Certifications:

• Registered Nurse with license to practice in the State of Ohio. Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Complexity of Work:

• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.

Work Experience:

• Three to five years nursing experience in critical care or cardiology.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.

• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.

• Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

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