RN Part-time
St. Luke's University Health Network

Registered Nurse - Cardiology

apartment St. Luke's University Health Network location_onStroudsburg, PA 18360, US
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St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Registered Nurse Cardiology is responsible for providing individual patient care based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Abides by the regulations of the New Jersey/Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse Practice Act (based on work location), maintain standards of practice and adhere to St. Luke’s Hospital policies and procedures when providing patient care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assesses and monitors patient during procedures including but not limited to: TEE, Pharmacologic echo, stress testing and other diagnostic testing as assigned 
  • Documents adequately on pertinent data sheets
  • Performs venipuncture as required for testing
  • Assists physicians with orders and physical assessment of patients and documents assessments
  • Administers medications for procedures and documents appropriately
  • Accepts responsibility of keeping record of controlled substance during procedure and follows protocol regarding storage of such substances. Maintains all crash carts. Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate and ongoing quality patient care for patients experiencing procedures
  • Provides follow-up telephone calls post procedure for ongoing quality improvement and customer service. Documents and reports any unusual findings to the manager
  • Assists with performing pacemaker teachings, transtelephonic pacemaker analysis and event recorders, and reports abnormal findings to physicians
  • Functions as a professional role model and resource person, providing guidance to co-workers
  • Maintains equipment in good working condition and secures repairs at the direction of the manager

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Considerable standing/walking. Frequent use of hands. Frequent use of upper extremities to reposition patients, transport patients, and lifting supplies up to 25 lbs. Occasionally stoops, bends and reaches above shoulder level. Touching as it relates to feeling, hearing as it relates to normal conversation, high and low frequencies. Seeing as it relates to general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Also depth perception and visual monotony.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of professional nursing program. Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the State of New Jersey or Pennsylvania based on work location. ACLS Certified.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 

Three years of Critical Care experience, cardiac background necessary. Ability to monitor and administer IV medications.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!


St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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