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We're a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled nurse to join our Non-Invasive Cardiology department. The successful candidate will assist with stress testing, stress echocardiograms, and nuclear stress testing. This role requires a compassionate and detail-oriented individual who can provide exceptional patient care and support our cardiology team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and administration of stress tests, including treadmill and pharmacologic stress tests.
- Perform stress echocardiograms, ensuring accurate imaging and patient comfort.
- Assist with nuclear stress testing, including the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and monitoring of patients.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and symptoms during procedures, responding to any changes promptly.
- Educate patients about procedures, answering any questions and addressing concerns.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, documenting all procedures and observations.
- Collaborate with cardiologists, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and infection control guidelines.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay current with advancements in cardiology care.
Scheduling of outpatient and inpatient TEEs.
Performing pre-procedural assessments.
Assisting in the perioperative phase of TEEs and CVs.
Recovering patients postoperatively
Providing discharge instructions and education prior to patient discharge
Qualifications:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Previous experience in cardiology or a related field is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of non-invasive cardiology procedures and protocols.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
Prior experience performing conscious sedation under physician supervision is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move patients as needed.
- Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment.
Work Environment:
- Hospital or clinical setting.
- Exposure to patients with various cardiac conditions.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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