About this role
As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare , Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.
## Department
Cardiovascular Diag Ctr-206176
## Worker Sub Type
Regular
## Work Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Pay Range
$26.90 - $43.17
# Job Description
Meets all requirements of a RN Level I The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing cardiology services, including supervising, assessing and managing patients presenting for nuclear cardiology stress tests, treadmill stress tests and stress echocardiograms.
Reviews testing orders and determine test can be conducted according to protocols.
Review Baseline EKG to determine safety of conducting test.
Assesses patient prior to conducting test to determine if you can proceed safely with test and appropriateness of test type. Explains testing procedure to patient.
Conducts test according to appropriate protocol. Observes patient and monitors appropriate data in effort to maintain patient safety. Records data and documents impression of data gathered per EKG protocol.
Gives direction to nuclear and cardiac technicians as necessary. Discusses results or concerns with physician as necessary to maintain patient safety. Responds to emergencies including use of ACLS guidelines. Enters results in appropriate computer programs. Adheres to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
Must communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians and patient. Maintains teamwork environment.
SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITES: Assist with IV starts and phlebotomy collection. Assist with rooming process in nursing clinic. Maintains code cart and assists with code cart training for staff. All other job duties as assigned.
Education
High School Graduate (or equivalent) Graduate of a state accredited school of nursing
Nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
Prior experience in cardiovascular nursing and stress testing, preferred
Two years of cardiology/telemetry experience preferred
Certification & Licensures
RN Nursing License in Virginia required
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved
required *
ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation
Qualifications
Must have strong assessment skills and be able to make independent decisions based upon nursing assessment
Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for interacting with patients, employees, members of the medical staff, local business leaders and the community
Ability to make a great first impression and sustain it; employ tact, diplomacy and compassion with all types of people; maintain cooperative relationships with staff members, patients and physicians; prioritize duties appropriately, maintain privacy with information according to HIPAA guidelines; perform functions with accuracy and integrity
Benefits
At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.
To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com .