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Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH

RN Cardiology Stress Testing

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH, Naples, Florida, United States, 33939

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Location & Work Schedule

399 9th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102

Work Schedule: 10 Hour Day

About NCH NCH is an independent, locally governed non‑profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to:

Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence

Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships

Have endowed chairs

Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials

Partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH—for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

Job Summary The Stress Testing RN provides supervision of the Cardiac Exercise Test to include the following: Echocardiography, Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography, Exercise Stress Testing, and Stress Radionuclide Cardiac Imagine (exercise and pharmacological) under the direct supervision of a physician. This position records and evaluates the professional nursing care provided to patients in the Nuclear Imaging and Cardiology Department for ages 18 to geriatrics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in promoting patient flow.

Assesses the patient.

Serves as RN supervising exercise tests, stress echocardiography, pharmacological stress echocardiography and stress radionuclide cardiac imaging.

Organizes tasks.

Performs all procedures with technical accuracy and a thorough understanding of all procedures performed.

Has in‑depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.

Keeps up‑to‑date knowledge of radiation safety and equipment safety.

Transfers procedures to CD’s for permanent record.

Documents procedures, inspects all equipment routinely, and troubleshoots equipment.

Is proficient in performing any of the following procedures: RN role Treadmill testing or Drug Administration.

Assists in providing optimum care for patients undergoing cardiac testing by possessing necessary knowledge of cardiac disease.

Assists in promoting education and competency of EKG technicians, serving as mentor to Cardiology technicians and sonographers.

Promotes a safe environment.

Supports inpatient/outpatient settings and may travel to other locations.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Current licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Critical Care Department with advanced knowledge of Electrocardiographic (EKG) Interpretation required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Strong leadership and critical thinking skills.

Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Part‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industry Hospitals and Health Care

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