Cardiology Stress Lab RN (Full-Time)

Northside Hospital; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Cardiology Stress Lab Nurse to manage pre- and post non-invasive cardiology procedures for adult and geriatric patients. The role includes monitoring during stress tests, cardioversions, and transesophageal echocardiograms, as well as observing ECG rhythms and patient responses.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, hold an active Georgia RN license in good standing, and be BLS certified.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia in good standing.
• Must hold Certified in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Care for pre- and post non-invasive cardiology procedures in adults and geriatrics.
• Monitor during stress tests, cardioversions, and transesophageal echocardiograms.
• Observe ECG rhythm changes and monitor blood pressure and patient reactions.

Skills

BLS certification

Education

RN license GA

BSN degree

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Cardiology Stress Lab Nurse specializes in the care and management of pre- and post non-invasive cardiology procedures of adult and geriatric patients. The nurse will also monitor and participate in treatments for patients undergoing stress tests, cardioversions and transesophogeal echocardiograms. Observes electrocardiograph for rhythm changes. Monitors blood pressure and observes for patient adverse reactions to procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
2. Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
3. Must hold Certified in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

1. BSN degree
2. Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
3. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
4. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.