Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stress Testing - 40 hour day shift

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 110,897,000 - 152,914,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as we advance toward an RN-led independent stress testing model. This role provides the opportunity to lead stress testing services with support of an onsite provider and collaborate with our stress technologist.

The ideal candidate will have CCU/ED/Cath Lab and/or telemetry experience, with knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia identification and interpretation, plus strong clinical judgment and attention to

Qualifications

• Clinical nursing experience required.
• Experience in CCU/ED/Cath Lab or telemetry preferred.
• Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia identification and interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient responses.

Skills

Critical care

ED

Cath Lab

Telemetry

Cardiac arrhythmia

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary **$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Full time and Part time positions. (Per diem positions NOT eligible. Current WDH RN's NOT eligible) * Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking an experienced, motivated Registered Nurse to join our team as we advance toward an RN-led independent stress testing model. This innovative role will provide the opportunity to lead stress testing services with the support of an onsite provider and in close collaboration with our experienced stress technologist. The ideal candidate will have critical care/ED/Cath Lab and/or telemetry experience, with an in-depth understanding of cardiac arrhythmia identification and interpretation. Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in a patient’s clinical and cardiac status are essential. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN to expand their practice while contributing to the development of a collaborative, patient-centered cardiovascular testing program. Summary: Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Nursing required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification [PALS] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred

Experience

• Clinical nursing experience 1+ year required
• Critical Care/ED/Cath Lab and/or telemetry experience preferred
• in-depth understanding of cardiac arrhythmia identification and interpretation preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location

• 789 Central Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
• Employee Type Regular
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $38.71 - $53.29/Hourly
• Grade WDHRN2

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EEO Statement

1810 Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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