Registered Nurse - Cardiac Services

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Cardiac Services.

The role coordinates and administers nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac testing, performs EKGs and noninvasive exercise tests, and prepares test results. Minimum requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing, current BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications, and eligibility for RN licensure in Wisconsin or Illinois depending on location.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required.
• BLS and/or CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Licensure eligible to practice as RN or GN in WI and/or IL depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer nursing care for cardiac patients undergoing testing.
• Perform EKGs and noninvasive exercise tests; prepare test results.
• Provide patient education and triage to appropriate level of care via telephone.

Skills

English proficiency

Telemetry experience

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Services

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

• POSITION PURPOSE
  • Coordinates and administers medical and nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac testing utilizing the nursing process including: an assessment of the patient’s physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Performs EKG’s and a variety of noninvasive exercise tests. Prepares test results, and performs other duties as required.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • Associate Degree: Nursing
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Entry Level 3 months to 1 year preferred
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire. Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire. Licensure to be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse in the State of Wisconsin and/or the State of Illinois based on job location assignment.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language. The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment. Previous experience in critical care or telemetry unit is preferred.
• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Utilize the nursing process to provide ongoing patient care in the outpatient setting. Ability to skillfully assess patient needs via phone and triage to appropriate level of care for intervention. Administer immunizations and medications according to established procedures. Provide patient education. Scheduling of patients. Receive and record verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by the department. Facilitate completion of diagnostic testing as ordered by physician.