Overview

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services heart and vascular care emergency services surgery maternity cancer care and diagnostic imaging.

Responsibilities

Be a part of a growing Cardiology practice! This position contributes to the mission and core values of CHI Health. The individual will assist in the performance of non-invasive cardiac imaging procedures and other diagnostic studies under the direct supervision of a qualified licensed provider.

1. Prepares patients for examination and/or treatment by taking patient histories and vital signs and making sure all necessary procedure documentation is documented in PACS and/or the electronic health record.

2. Prepares equipment and aids physicians during treatment, examination, and patient testing.

3. Performs designated nursing and other patient care activities for procedures including but not limited to exercise stress exams, chemical stress exams, nuclear stress exams, transesophageal echo, and cardioversions.

4. Under the direction of the supervising provider, administers intravenous medications including but not limited to conscious/moderate sedation medications, beta blockers, vasodilators, inotropic agents, and ultrasound enhancement agents.

5. Monitors patient vital signs and symptoms and performs preliminary assessments of cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias to identify the presence of cardiac ischemia.

6. Observes, records and reports patient condition and reaction to medications and treatment.

7. Assists in facilitating patient care by working with non-invasive team members, department schedulers, cardiology providers, and anesthesia providers to coordinate and complete inpatient procedure requests.

8. Demonstrates the ability to perform appropriately in crisis or emergency situations. Assists with defibrillation, cardioversion, and CPR as required.

Qualifications

Required:

RN license

Associates Degree in Nursing

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 5 months of hire.

Must be familiar with cardiac arrhythmias. Knowledge of current nursing practices. Critical thinking skills. Professional verbal and written communication skills. Technical/computer skills. Customer service skills. Flexibility/adaptability.

Pay Range

$30.39 - $44.06 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.