Registered Nurse - Cardiac Testing

PrimaCARE, P.C.

Positon: Registered Nurse – Cardiac Testing Division

Location: Fall River, MA

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Cardiac Testing Department Manager and in accordance with the established criteria set forward by this departments accreditation bodies, the RN will evaluate patients referred for exercise/chemical stress testing by reviewing history and performing brief physical examination. Will check for appropriate pre-medication orders, check for noted patient allergies and additional beta blockers, then will discuss findings with cardiologist.

The Cardiac Nurse administers nuclear stress tests, exercise treadmill tests, and exercise stress echocardiograms while providing initial management of cardiac dysrhythmias and documents results.

Essential Job Functions:

Clerical/Administrative

• Review Medical Record at time of visit to verify patient demographic & medical data which include the following:

o DOB, referring physician, primary care physician, medication reconciliation, medical/surgical history.

• Review last office note; confirm required information (lab, imaging, OR reports, CD’s, etc.) is present
• Assist with scheduling new patients
• Performs other clerical duties as needed

Clinical (i.e. Nuclear Stress, EKG, Other)

• Obtains and interprets prior to exam a health history specifically related to cardiac disease.
• Reconciles medications to ensure appropriateness of test (checking for contraindicated meds).Notifies ordering physician if test order needs to be adjusted.
• On day of exam obtains health information from patient, perform limited physical exam and explain procedure to patient.
• Obtain informed consent from patient.
• Assesses lung & heart sounds, oxygen saturation and insert intravenous medication into patient.
• Answers any questions and provide emotional support pre, intra and post examination.
• Prepares the patient for exam with skin prep and electrode placement.
• Enters demographic data into testing monitors in stress rooms
• Prepares intravenous medications for chemical testing.
• Evaluate and interpret baseline EKG and consult with cardiologist as needed.
• Assesses patients’ ability to perform ordered test and modify as needed by exercising patient to chemical or modified.
• Observes and records patient vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate and cardiac rhythm) during stress test and for five minutes (or longer if necessary) after completion of exam.
• Provide constant interpretation of 12 lead EKG, comparing rest with exercise tracings.
• Advises in nuclear stress testing when to administer isotope at appropriate stress level.
• Recognizes and initiates therapy for life threatening cardiac dysrhythmias under protocols and in accordance with ACLS standards.
• Completes patient worksheets and enter data into Cardiac QA information system.
• Responsible for bimonthly code cart checks, reordering medications for both cart and Cardiac Testing.
• Supervision of EKG technician and ensuring appropriateness of duties being performed.
• Insert IV when bubble study or contrast is indicated.

Benefits for our Permanent Placements Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. 401K/ROTH and Safe Harbor Plans. Paid Time Off.

Minimum Requirements and Skills:

The Cardiac Testing Nurse has successfully completed education from an accreditation training institution and licensed by the Commonwealth of Mass as a registered Nurse.

· Competency in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and successful completion of an AHA sponsored course in ACLS

· Minimum of five years of nursing experience in a similar clinical environment.

· Demonstrated experience with basic Microsoft and EMR software.

· Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload

About PrimaCARE, P.C.:

Prima Care, P.C. was founded in 1996 and is a large, multi – specialty medical group serving southeastern New England. With over 150 providers, including primary care physicians and a broad range of specialists, we offer quality health care, a diversity of services and treatments, convenient and friendly service, and state –of-the-art testing facilities to support your diagnosis and treatments.

In addition to our main Fall River campus and walk-in Center, Prima Care has medical offices and Walk In centers in Somerset, Westport, and Dartmouth, as well as satellite offices in Tiverton, Rhode Island. We also provide care in patient’s homes, nursing homes and hospitals and two Outpatient Physical Therapy clinics located in Fall River and Somerset, MA.

We live and work by the golden rule and our company values that include integrity, respect, professionalism, ethical behavior and partnership.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $33.57 - $40.43 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Physical setting:

• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fall River, MA 02721: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person