Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse collaborates with the Cardiologists in an office setting.
Essential Job Functions:
Under the direction and supervision of a license physician, provides health care to patients including diagnosis and treatment.
Obtains medical histories, performs physical examinations, makes diagnosis and orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests.
Review test results.
Provides patient education about underlying medical condition.
Instructs and counsels patients regarding therapeutic regimens, promoting wellness and health maintenance.
The Registered Nurse will perform other duties as assigned by supervising physicians.
The Registered Nurse will perform cardiac stress tests to prepare patients for Cardiac Imaging (Nuclear or Ultrasound), EKGs, Holter Monitors and Pacemaker checks.
Ensure HIPPA guidelines are followed at all times.
Qualifications:
Current New York State license as a Registered Professional Nurse
Competence with computerized health records
Ability to work with other medical professionals
Preference given to those with Cardiac Experience
Prefer ACLS/BLS certification
Nuclear stress testing experience preferred
CCU/telemetry experience preferred
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