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Registered Nurse Cardiology LMH

Catholic Health System

Lockport, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), CPR Certification, Cardiology, Detail Oriented, Electrocardiogram, Hospital, Infectious Diseases, Intravenous Therapies, Medication Administration, Nursing Credentials, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Charts, Policy Development, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN)
LOCATION
Lockport, NY
POSTED
14 days ago

Facility: Lockport Memorial Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000

Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 1199

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7a-3p, 8a-4p, with possible weekend and holiday rotation

Summary:

Provides care to stress lab and radiology patients utilizing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills under the direction of a physician in accordance with established policies, practices and standards. Questions, assesses patient and/or reviews patient charts to obtain appropriate history for the exam. Prepares patients and conducts a variety of diagnostic procedures in the cardiac stress lab and radiology. May participate in other diagnostic procedures in the cardiology department, administration of medications in the Echo Lab.May assist in directing, coordinating, or the delivery of patient care throughout cardiology, and radiology.

Mount St. Mary's Hospital consists of multiple locations and associate may be assigned as needed.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION:

  • Graduate of accredited nursing program.
  • License to practice Nursing in New York State.
  • BSN strongly preferred.
  • Must be ACLS certified within one (1) year of employment in the department.
  • Valid BLS required.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Must have five (5) years of acute care nursing experience.
  • Must have three (3) years Cardiology experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

  • Must be capable of administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation.
  • Must be proficient in starting intravenous lines.
  • Must be skilled in EKG rhythm interpretation.
  • Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients.
  • Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in tracings as well as equipment malfunctions.
  • Must be organized in maintaining workflow.
  • Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other hospital personnel.

ENVIRONMENT:

  • Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions.
  • Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative
  • Exposure to patients with infectious diseases.

About the Company

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Catholic Health System

Catholic Health is dedicated to developing an exceptional workforce focused on a culture of inclusiveness and integrity that values diversity.  Located in Buffalo, NY, Catholic Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides care to Western New Yorkers across a network of hospitals, primary care centers, imaging centers, and several other community ministries. Our mission sets us apart. It's the human side of healthcare – the touch, smile or comforting word that can help make your healthcare experience better. It's treating all people with respect and dignity, and providing comfort in times of greatest need.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
http://www.chsbuffalo.org

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