RN - Registered Nurse - Non-Invasive Heart Lab

Job description

Legal Entity
Aultman Hospital
Position Summary
The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient’s/resident’s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.
Department Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Stress Testing Laboratory is responsible for providing safe, high-quality patient care during noninvasive cardiovascular diagnostic procedures. The RN coordinates and performs patient assessments, prepares patients for testing, monitors physiologic responses throughout procedures, and collaborates with physicians, exercise physiologists, and other healthcare team members to ensure accurate diagnostic results and optimal patient outcomes.
The RN serves as a clinical resource in the stress lab, utilizing critical thinking skills to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, manage emergencies, and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

Department Qualifications
• Must have knowledge/experience in Cardiac.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required
• The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is completed and maintained as part of orientation and is instructed internally by the Birth Center and supported by the Education and Development Department.

Skills
• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Department Skills
• Ability to identify and report abnormal EKG findings.

Responsibilities & Expectations
• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

Department Responsibilities & Expectations
• Identifies each patient and reviews each physician order for consistency of exam ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information. Records pertinent data at all times.
• Assesses patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of support/immobilization devices, and proper transport/transfer technique with regard given to the age of the patient.
• Gather and review all the proper patient information needed prior to procedure. (ie. Lab work, patient information, and consent, etc.)
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon ACLS protocol. Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results.
• Communicates all pertinent information to patient or person responsible.
• Will have knowledge of the supplies and equipment used in Stress Room.
• Works closely and assist the physician during all procedures (stress tests, tilts, Tee’s, etc).
• Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment after every patient use.
• Straightens, cleans, and disinfects the equipment and room after every patient use to meet infection control standards, and makes sure the room is restaged and resupplied prior to leaving a shift to enhance efficiencies in processes of patient throughput and supply ordering and stocking.
• Follows all current policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for patients, other team members, and oneself.
• Follows all infection control guidelines including universal blood and body fluid precautions.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications and participating in professional organizations.
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.

Working Conditions
• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.

Department Working Conditions
• Work eight hours a day. This unit requires has 24/7 coverage.
• Shifts are variable to volume of department. Rotation as needed.
• Every other weekend and two holidays a year, in a group rotation.
• On call coverage is assigned to cover department schedule.
• Staff may be assigned to different locations within the foundation.

Hazardous Exposure Category
Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.
Physical Addendum
Demands
Frequency
Remarks
Lifting 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 20-35 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 50-75 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting 75-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Lifting over 100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Forward Reaching
Frequent 34-65%
Overhead Reaching
Frequent 34-65%
Standing
Continuous 66% of the day
Walking
Continuous 66% of the day
Sitting
Occasional 10-33%
Climbing
Occasional 10-33%
Stairs/Ladder
Occasional 10-33%
Bending/Stooping
Frequent 34-65%
Twisting/Turning
Occasional 10-33%
Kneeling/Squatting
Occasional 10-33%
Crawling
Never
Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 20-35 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 50-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying over 100 lbs
Never
Grasping/repetitive sustained
Frequent 34-65%
Fine motor coordination
Continuous 66% of the day
Vision: Near/Far/Color
Continuous 66% of the day
Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
Continuous 66% of the day
Sitting
Continuous 66% of the day
Climbing
Occasional 10-33%
Stairs/Ladder
Occasional 10-33%
Twisting/Turning
Occasional 10-33%
Kneeling/Squatting
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 50-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Fine motor coordination
Continuous 66% of the day
Vision: Near/Far/Color
Continuous 66% of the day
Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
Continuous 66% of the day
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer Disability/Vet.
The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.