RN METS

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Registered Nurse for METS & Cardiac Diagnostics at Bonutti Clinic in Effingham, IL. The role involves cardiac stress testing, pharmacologic stress testing assistance, and ACLS support in emergencies.

Requirements include ADN, RN license, and BLS/CPR within 90 days of hire. Compensation starts at $33.73 per hour, with growth based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• ADN completed or equivalent nursing degree.
• RN license or eligibility to practice in Illinois.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac stress testing and monitor patient condition.
• Assist physicians with pharmacological stress testing, dosing, and ACLS as needed.
• Provide timely updates to physicians regarding patient status and plan of care.
• Coordinate care with rehabilitation and medical teams to meet patient needs.
• Supervise and educate patients during Phase II/III rehabilitation sessions.

Skills

ACLS proficiency

Cardiac stress testing

Emergency response

Education

ADN

RN license

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

## RN METSApplylocations: Bonutti Clinictime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR105009**Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding.**RN METS**Job Description**RN in METS & Cardiac Diagnostics provides evaluation, treatment and education for patients with cardiopulmonary and metabolic disease through the Health Center’s cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs. Performs cardiac stress testing, including pharmacologic testing and responds to all department emergencies.Location: Bonutti ClinicHours: Full-time/40 hours per weekRequired: ADN; RN; BLS/CPR within 90 days of hirePay: Based on experience, starting at $33.73 per hour**Responsibilities**Assessment- Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation. Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data. , Assists physician with pharmacological stress testing by calculating medication dosage and preparing and administering medication, monitoring patient’s medical status, and giving emergency medications/performing ACLS as needed. , Assists physician with pharmacological stress testing by calculating medication dosage and preparing and administering medication, monitoring patient’s medical status, and giving emergency medications/performing ACLS as needed. , Communicates with patient’s physicians regarding changes inpatient’s medical status, provides treatment, and executes orders. Updates physicians regarding patient’s status through monthly written progress reports and phone calls as needed. , Coordination of Care- Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients., Diagnosis - Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues., Evaluation- Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Reports data and outcomes to as appropriate to physician and/or other disciplines., Implementation - Implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards., Knowledge - In collaboration with Leader/Director, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities. , Outcomes Identification - Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation., Performs cardiac stress testing, including documentation of history and medications, assessing vitals during testing, and performing ACLS during emergency situations. , Performs cardiac stress testing, including documentation of history and medications, assessing vitals during testing, and performing ACLS during emergency situations. , Performs initial assessment and orientation for rehabilitation patients including evaluation of patient status and readiness to begin rehab. Includes application of knowledge of contraindications to exercise, medical and surgical history as pertinent to exercise, readiness to learn, behavior and risk factor assessment and evaluation of pertinent laboratory tests and other procedures., Planning - Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes., Provides nursing supervision for Phase II and Phase III Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes, including monitoring patient’s medical status, leading exercise, educating patients, and responding to medical incidents/emergencies. , Relationships - Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team. Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions., Responds to all department-specific emergencies and performs appropriate ACLS treatment, Responds to all department-specific emergencies and performs appropriate ACLS treatment. , Serves as a resource to patients, community members, public schools, universities, and civic groups by teaching about heart disease and other cardiac-related topics, stress management, CPR and First Aid. , Serves as a resource to patients, community members, public schools, universities, and civic groups by teaching about heart disease and other cardiac-related topics, stress management, CPR and First Aid. , Teaching - Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.**Requirements**ADN (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation**Compensation**Estimated Compensation Range$33.73 - $52.28Pay based on experience### About UsWhen you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! *We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area.* Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs. We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers. We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.