Cardiac Stress Nurse

Job description

SUMMARY: Responsible for providing professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. Performs in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures. Follows the facility's standards for ethical business conduct. Conducts self as a positive role model and team member. Participates in facility committees, meetings, in-services, and activities. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients. Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness. Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriation information. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Ability to triage patients appropriately. Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Responds to/refers patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications, treatment instructions and test results as per provider instructions. Maintains patient confidentiality. Must demonstrate competencies applicable to job position. Perform all other work duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: One to two years experience in medical/surgical nursing and/or area of specialty 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. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence. 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. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Valid registration as an RN, BSN preferred, in the State of Massachusetts. CPR certified. Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk; stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. May be exposed to various patient conditions including infectious diseases, blood, and bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient's, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Sometimes requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Pay Range: $35.70-$71.40 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: 535 Faunce Corner Road - 535 Faunce Corner Road North Dartmouth, Massachusetts 02747 Work Type: M-TH 7:30a-4p Friday 8a-12p Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No