Registered Nurse CardioPulmonary Services MSMH

Salary: 39.15-52.10 USD

Facility: Mount St. Marys Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: Primary shift: 8:30a-4:30p, 9a-5p Secondary shifts: 8a-4p, 7a-3p, weekend and holiday rotation

Summary:

Assists the cardiologists, NP or specially trained RN as required with cardiac diagnostic testing procedures to include, but is not limited to performance of Stress Echo, Stress testing, TEE procedures, Tilt Table testing and other cardiac diagnostic procedures. Functions as part of the Cardiopulmonary Services team rendering comprehensive cardiac and pulmonary education for Inpatient and Outpatient populations. Evaluates the patient for potential referral to the Phase II cardiac rehab program.

Mount St. Marys Hospital consists of multiple locations and associate may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing required

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Licensed by State of New York as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Valid Drivers License required

Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred

Must possess current BLS at time of placement.

ACLS must be obtain within twelve (12) months from time of placement.

Both BLS and ACLS must be maintained to work in the department

EXPERIENCE

One year (1) year of recent experience in critical care nursing required. If no such applicant an RN with two (2) years recent telemetry experience will be considered. If there is no applicant with critical care experience or telemetry experience the hospital will consider applicants with at least two (2) years of Med/Surg experience. If an applicant is accepted with Med/Surg experience, upon acceptance of a position, the Med/Surg employee must satisfactorily complete the dysrhythmia training program and quiz within three months of accepting the position required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Answer telephones

Balance figures

Compile statistics

Maintain logs

Maintain patient charts

Research information

Schedule appointments

Adding Machine

Calculator

Computer Peripheral Equipment

Diagnostic Equipment

Exercise Equipment

Fax

Glucometer

I.V. Pump

Personal computer

Photocopier

Telemetry Monitor

Typewriter

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

Occasionally exposed to radiation hazards

Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment

May be exposed to biohazardous, radioactive substances

Exposed to a variety of electro-mechanical hazards

Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals

May be exposed to toxic chemicals

Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

Subject to varying and unpredictable situations

Handles emergency or crisis situations

May perform emergency care

Subject to many interruptions

Occasionally subjected to irregular hours

Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

Requires judgment/action which could result in death of patient

Handles absentee replacement on short notice

Required Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Face Protection

Gown

Lab Coat or Apron

Mask

Non- Sterile Medical Gloves

REQNUMBER: 32370