Registered Nurse, Non Invasive Cardiac Testing, Per Diem, Willingboro

Virtua Health; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtua Health in New Jersey seeks an RN to support stress testing services at Willingboro and other non-union sites. The role includes per-diem coverage for two shifts every six weeks and full-time coverage when PTO is taken.

One year of nursing experience and stress test experience are highly preferred. You will screen patients for stress test appropriateness, monitor during tests (regular, nuclear, and stress echo), perform rhythm recognition and 12-lead EKG interpretation, assist with

Qualifications

• 0-1 years’ nursing experience required; 2-4 years preferred.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• NJ RN License required.

Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Skills

Rhythm recognition

EKG interpretation

IV placement

Patient communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

1 year Nursing experience and Stress Test experience is highly preferred.

The per diem expectations are to provide availability for 2 shifts per 6-week schedule. The position is to provide coverage the full-time RN when on PTO.

The position will be covering shifts at Willingboro though can work at any of the non-union sites (Willingboro, Camden, 6 HOPDs).

The RN in this position is responsible for screening patients (inpatient and outpatient) for stress tests appropriateness, monitoring patients during stress testing- Regular stress tests, Nuclear Stress tests (walking and pharmacological) and Stress Echos, rhythm recognition, 12 Lead EKG interpretation, assisting with Definity and bubble studies, placing IVs, and communicating with physicians.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of nursing care. The professional nurse assumes the responsibility and accountability for the appropriate delegation of patient care to other members of the health care team.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs an assessment of the patient, leading to development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care.
• Administers, monitors and documents therapeutic interventions and regimes.
• Participates in clinical decision-making.
• Educates patient and family/responsible party regarding disease process, individual care needs, wellness, safety issues, etc.
• Delegates and monitors care rendered by other members of nursing department and healthcare team.
• Participates in orientation, education and development of healthcare team.
• Identifies and participates in the performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and departmental level competencies.

Position Qualifications Required

Required Experience: 0-1 years’ experience required, 2-4 preferred

Required Education: Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Training/Certification/Licensure: NJ RN License; Refer to the Educational/Regulatory Requirement (Department Specific) policy in the Nursing Administrative Manual

Salary

$44.61 - $61.97 Hourly

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.