Non- Invasive Cardiology RN- Per Diem

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Non-Invasive Cardiology nurse to join the team, collaborating with echocardiology sonographers, nuclear technologists, cardiologists, and cardiology APPs to support non-invasive testing.

The role centers on independent practice, patient teaching before and after testing, and rapid response to emergencies following ACLS protocols. A BSN is required, with two or more years of cardiac catheterization nursing experience preferred, and current Pennsylvania RN licensure.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Two or more years of cardiac catheterization nursing experience preferred.
• Current Pennsylvania RN License required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• RCIS and/or CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the non-invasive heart and vascular staff to provide high quality care for patients undergoing non-invasive testing.
• Monitors and cares for patients pre and post testing in the holding area.
• Communicates with the non-invasive team regarding patient status.
• Provides patient teaching before and after testing.
• Responds quickly and efficiently during an emergency and follows ACLS protocols.
• Maintains non-invasive area and crash carts.
• Available for assistance with testing including bubble studies, dobutamine stress tests, perflutren lipid injection.

Skills

Patient care

ACLS

BLS

Pre/post testing

Education

BSN

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

General Summary Statement

The Non-Invasive Cardiology nurses work in collaboration with echocardiology sonographers, nuclear technologists, cardiologists, cardiology APPs as strong nursing support for all non-invasive testing. Our nurses play a vital role within these departments by utilizing their nursing knowledge, independence and autonomy. Our Non-Invasive department provides patients with cardiovascular screening, diagnostic testing, non-invasive vascular studies and pre and post-surgical testing. The non-invasive cardiology nurse oversees the patients in the holding area awaiting testing and awaiting transport back to their in-patient unit.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Collaborates with the non-invasive heart and vascular staff to provide high quality care for patients undergoing non-invasive testing.
2. Monitors and cares for patients pre and post testing in the holding area.
3. Communicates with the non-invasive team regarding patient status
4. Provides patient teaching before and after testing
5. Responds quickly and efficiently during an emergency and follows ACLS protocols
6. Maintains non-invasive area and crash carts
7. Available for assistance with testing including bubble studies, dobutamine stress tests, perflutren lipid injection

Education Training and Experience

BSN required.

Two or more years of cardiac catheterization nursing experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Current Pennsylvania RN License required.

BLS and ACLS certification required.

RCIS and/or CCRN certification preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.