RN, Non-Invasive Cardiology, PRN

Overview

Job Title : RN

We are Hiring at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

Location : 1850 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville, KY 40215

Shift Options : PRN

About Us

UofL Health - Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital which has served generations of patients in south Louisville.

Originally founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, the hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24 / 7 emergency services including 24 / 7 STEMI service.

Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is home to UofL Health Weight Loss Care, the region’s only weight-loss management program utilizing the Lap-Band® System.

In addition, the hospital provides the Orbera® gastric balloon procedure. The hospital has been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction® Center for bariatric surgery.

The hospital partnered with sister facility, UofL Health Peace Hospital to open a voluntary inpatient medical detox unit at Mary & Elizabeth Hospital to care for patients with substance use disorders.

Most recently, Cancer & Blood Specialists, located adjacent to the Mary & Elizabeth Hospital campus, became the third location of UofL Health Brown Cancer Center.

At the center, patients will have continuity of care with trusted oncology and hematology providers, along with access to the multidisciplinary care, pioneering research and clinical trials of the Brown Cancer Center.

In addition to the hospital, Mary & Elizabeth has three medical plazas on its campus to provide office space for a wide array of primary care and specialty physicians.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

Jub Summary

Delivers outstanding service to our internal and external customer by advocating for customers preferences; maximizing communication and partnering with peers and customers;

acting to obtain feedback, problem solving and change; demonstrating zest through integrity, punctuality, appearance, and style.

The following are Essential Functions for this Role :

• Performs Stress Test Protocols as indicated by Physicians Orders.
• IV Insertion
• Understands absolute and relative contraindications to stress testing and screens patients for appropriate indications and contraindications prior to all exams.
• Administers and Interprets various types of treadmill and pharmaceutical testing.
• Understand absolute and relative indications for terminating stress test.
• Understands risk assessment and prognosis in patients with symptoms, prior history of CAD, ECG abnormalities, severe comorbidities or candidates for revascularization and notifying supervising physicians appropriately.
• Exhibits knowledge of patient preparation and application of electrodes.
• Records baseline and recurrent ECG’s, Blood Pressure and Patient symptoms throughout the exam and during recovery period.
• Understand the role of reversal agents for adverse events as directed by the supervising Cardiologist.
• Assists with echocardiogram bubble studies.
• Ability to perform EKG’s and accurate interpretation of the EKG results.
• Knowledgeable on Dysrhythmias.
• Clinical Chart preparation, Complete Health Assessment. Review Medications and Allergies. Update patient history and reviews systems.
• Administration of medications as prescribed by physician.
• Performs Telephone Triage.
• Works as a resuscitative team member in emergency situations, including administration of IV medications.
• Assists Inpatient Cardiology team with follow-up appointments and discharge planning.
• Performs follow-up calls for discharged patients.

Additional Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) accredited by the American Heart Association (may be required for specific clinical areas).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (may be required for specific clinical areas)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay & Benefits Options

Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays

Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child / Spouse / Domestic

Partner401K with Employer Match

Opportunities for Advancement

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