Registered Nurse - Cardiac Services
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POSITION PURPOSE
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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.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
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Associate Degree: Nursing
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MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
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3 months to 1 year preferred
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LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
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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.
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Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
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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.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
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The ability to read, write, speak, hear and comprehend the English language.
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The physical, technical and cognitive ability as well as the manual dexterity, to use patient care equipment.
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Previous experience in critical care or telemetry unit is preferred.
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PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Utilize the nursing process to provide ongoing patient care in the outpatient setting.
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Ability to skillfully assess patient needs via phone and triage to appropriate level of care for intervention.
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Administer immunizations and medications according to established procedures.
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Provide patient education.
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Receive and record verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by the department.
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Facilitate completion of diagnostic testing as ordered by physician.
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