Registered Nurse RN at MyMichigan Health

Saginaw, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiac Experience, Critical Care Experience, Diagnostic Testing, Patient Education, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Echocardiogram, Stress Testing, Patient Safety, Education Development, Equipment Maintenance, Coordination, Microsoft Windows, Personal Protective Equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Dexterity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Summary This position performs diagnostic testing for cardiovascular procedures. Provides patient and staff education. Assists in development and monitoring of Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Improvement (QI) programs. Assists in the development/maintaining department protocols. Responsibilities (25%)* Conducts diagnostic nursing procedures according to department protocol. Procedures include stress echocardiogram, routine treadmill exam, Sestamibi stress and pharmacologic stress testing, Transesophageal echocardiograms, Tilt Table Testing, Administration of contrast in Transcranial Doppler (TCDs) and/or echocardiograms (Agitated Saline/DEFINITY) Also assists with pseudoaneurysm injections, vein ablations and sclerotherapy. (25%)* Evaluates and screens patients for safety prior to performing testing. (25%)* Develops, reviews, and enhances cardiovascular education materials and programs. Provides education sessions/In-services to staff and patients (formal and informal). (25%)* Develops and monitors QA/QI program. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees/maintains use and function of nursing equipment (crash cart, IVACs, 02, defibrillators , Datascopes, Accu-Chek, and nursing supplies (Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)/IV etc.). Coordinates procedures with other departments. Keeps updated on the flow of the department by checking on all diagnostic studies being done in and out of the department that require the presence of the Cardio Vascular Service RN. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health. Certifications and Licensures Credential:ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: AHA Essential: true Credential:RN: Registered Nurse Equivalent Experience: Qualification Source: Essential: true Required Education Education: ASSOC Equivalent Experience: Education Specialization: NRG Essential: true Other Information EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: At least 2 years cardiac experience or critical care experience. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs. Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education) Education: ASSOC Equivalent Experience: Education Specialization: NRG Essential: true Other Comments Credential:ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: Essential: true Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer Qualification Source: AHA Essential: true Credential:RN: Registered Nurse Equivalent Experience: Qualification Source: Essential: true

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse conducts diagnostic nursing procedures and evaluates patient safety prior to testing. They also develop educational materials and monitor quality assurance programs.