Cardiology RN - Stress Testing & Patient Care

Capital Health (US); Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Disability Benefits – STD

Sick time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Capital Health in Hopewell, VA is seeking an experienced registered nurse to support pulmonary or cardiac diagnostic testing. You will review medical histories, assess patient status, monitor during procedures, and work with physicians to ensure patient safety.

The role includes nursing functions during conscious sedation, documentation, patient education, discharge planning, and collaboration with treatment teams. Eligible for retirement plan, disability and other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical history and records, addressing any potential problems prior to preparing patient for pulmonary or cardiac diagnostic testing.
• Assesses patient condition and/or status by interviewing patient, performing physical examination, and continuously monitoring, discussing any problems with the physician before, during and after the procedure.
• Performs nursing functions related to procedure, assisting physician during all aspects of the procedure, recording the procedure, operating equipment, maintaining a sterile environment and completing related clerical functions.
• Assists physician with cardiac stress testing and pulmonary testing as needed, including administration of pharmacological agents.
• Performs nursing functions during conscious sedation with standard protocols; monitors patient continuously.

Job description

Capital Health in Hopewell, VA is seeking an experienced registered nurse to support pulmonary or cardiac diagnostic testing. You will review medical histories, assess patient status, monitor during procedures, and work with physicians to ensure patient safety.

The role includes nursing functions during conscious sedation, documentation, patient education, discharge planning, and collaboration with treatment teams. Eligible for retirement plan, disability and other benefits.