What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stress Test Registered Nurse position at Nora Concierge Care?
Stress Test Registered Nurse
Shift - Day Shift
Overview
The Stress Test RN's duties include patient preparation, monitoring vitals & ECG during exercise (treadmill/bike) or pharmacologic stress, recognizing cardiac changes (ischemia, arrhythmias), implementing protocols, managing emergencies, patient education, documentation, and reporting to the physician, ensuring safety and accuracy throughout the cardiac assessment.
Duties
- Conducts exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress tests according to established protocols and provider orders.
- Performs pre-test patient assessments, including health history, medications, vital signs, and contraindication screening.
- Places and monitors EKG leads, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and other physiologic indicators throughout testing.
- Identifies EKG changes, arrhythmias, symptoms, or safety concerns and escalates or intervenes based on nursing scope of practice.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice (unencumbered).
- BLS, ACLS certification(s)
- Knowledge of cardiac physiology, EKG interpretation, and cardiovascular medications.
- Ability to respond to cardiac emergencies and provide immediate nursing interventions.
- Strong communication and patient-education skills.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $65.00 per hour
Experience:
- cardiac physiology, EKG interpretation, and medications.: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65