Registered Nurse, Cardiology Float

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Cardiology Float Pool Registered Nurse to provide quality care to patients during cardiac procedures. The ideal candidate will have a BSN, four years of experience with cardiac patients, and ACLS certification. This role involves coordinating schedules with healthcare teams. Candidates must hold a Rhode Island State RN License and be proficient in interpreting 12-lead EKGs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of direct experience caring for cardiac patients.
• Proficiency in interpreting 12-lead EKG required.
• ACLS certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients before, during, and after cardiac procedures.
• Coordinate daily schedules with inpatient and outpatient teams.

Skills

Direct care for cardiac patients

12-lead EKG interpretation

ACLS certification

Education

BSN preferred

Rhode Island State RN Licensure

Job description

Overview

Primary Function: Cardiology Float Pool Registered Nurse is responsible for providing quality care to patients prior to, during, and after cardiac stress testing, pre and post cardiac catheterization care, and monitoring patients during pacemaker MRI and CTA testing in accordance with department and hospital policy. The RN plans, directs and coordinates the daily schedule with inpatient and outpatients through communication with the supervisor and lead Cardiologists in the cardiology department and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients pre-, during, and post-cardiac stress testing, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization, and monitoring during pacemaker MRI and CTA testing in accordance with department and hospital policy.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily schedules with inpatient and outpatient teams in collaboration with the supervisor and lead cardiologists and diagnostic imaging.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred and a minimum of 4 years of direct experience caring for cardiac patients (e.g., CCU or dedicated cardiac floor).
• ACLS certification required.
• Direct cardiac care experience may be waived if more than 3 years of cardiac stress testing experience.
• Proficiency in 12-lead EKG interpretation required.
• Rhode Island State RN Licensure required.

Care New England Health System (CNE)

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Americans with Disabilities Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

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Ethics Statement

Employee conducts themselves in a manner consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.