Cardiac Stress Nurse

About This Role

Caring for clinic patients by providing professional nursing care according to established standards and practices is the core of this role. The Cardiac Stress Nurse assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care and acts as the primary liaison between patients, staff, and physicians. This role models the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care to patients
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards
• Maintain exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials, ensuring cleanliness
• Prepare list of medical supplies needed
• Prepare equipment and aid physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients
• Observe, record, and report patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians
• Dispense medication as directed
• Educate patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness
• Greet patients and prepare them for physician examination
• Screen patients for appropriate information
• Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests
• Triage patients appropriately
• Maintain/review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information
• Respond to/refer patient treatment-related phone calls
• Instruct patient and family regarding medications, treatment instructions, and test results as per provider instructions
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Demonstrate competencies applicable to job position
• Perform all other work duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Valid registration as an RN in the State of Massachusetts
• CPR certified
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to establish/maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work effectively as team members with physicians and other staff
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff, and others
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands

Nice to have:

• One to two years experience in medical/surgical nursing and/or area of specialty
• BSN preferred
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures
• Knowledge of medications and their effect on patients
• Skill in appropriate assessment and assistance techniques, administration of a variety of treatments and medications as directed