Registered Nurse-Cardiac Non-Invasive Stress Testing

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Sentara is a career destination for professional nursing. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care in the ambulatory cardiac non-invasive stress testing setting. The RN is responsible for patient assessment, preparation, education, monitoring, stress medication administration, emergency response, and documentation in the electronic health record. The nurse monitors patients before, during, and after testing; recognizes and communicates changes in clinical condition; and initiates appropriate escalation according to established protocols. The RN collaborates within an interdisciplinary team of Cardiologists, advanced practice providers, technologists, and other members of the care team to support safe testing and coordinated care, ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to evidence-based practice.

 The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process.

In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

The RN is expected to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence-based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, you will work tirelessly to ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well-being while fostering trust and a sense of security. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving healthcare practices, and dedication to promoting the mission and values of the healthcare organization.  Responsible for performing competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by clinical area(s). Exhibits sound knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN (Preferred)

• None required
• One to two years of ambulatory, clinic, or cardiac non-invasive testing experience preferred.

• Current state RN license is required. Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days. 
• CV-BC Cardiac-Vascular Nursing or AMB-BC Ambulatory Care Nursing certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred.

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