Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Cardiology Non-Invasive, the Stress Lab RN will have a thorough understanding/knowledge of all Stress Lab and Pacemaker Clinic procedures and equipment. Must have a comprehensive working knowledge of Cardiac Arrhythmias and advanced Cardiac Arrhythmias interpretation. The nurse will assess, prep, monitor, record procedural testing data, and initiate follow-up on all patient responses to stress testing. The nurse will coordinate and conduct all Pacemaker Clinic procedures to include: patient enrollment with a 'follow-up service', and checking / adjusting pacemaker settings using the manufacturer's programmer.

Shift: Full Time Day

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Consistently supports the hospital's Spirit of Serving Standards, in line with the Mission, Vision and values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
2. Follows the St. Joseph Medical Center Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)
3. Promotes a culture of safety for patients and Associates through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
4. Interview's patient/family to obtain a comprehensive cardiac assessment and documents all observations and data appropriately.
5. Preps the patients according to testing guidelines and manufacturer's recommendations.
6. Assesses patients' condition prior to and during exercise, evaluates and documents patients' responses to exercise, and contacts patients' physicians as required by procedural outcomes.
7. Renders professional nursing care including administering medications and starting I. V. lines and intravenous fluids. Performs both complex and routine treatments as prescribed by physicians or as warranted by the testing outcomes. Institutes appropriate Nursing interventions which might be required to stabilize a patient's condition / prevent complications, and to achieve progress toward expected patient outcomes.
8. Will participate in quality improvement activities.
9. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in Cardiology by attending seminars, conferences, and related CV association meetings.
10. Supportive of the compliance program set forth by SJMC and demonstrated by:

a. Upholds the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance.

b. Adheres to and helps to enforce all compliance policies relevant to his/her area.

c. Assures timely compliance education as requested by the Compliance Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.

1. Sets an example to all staff in their daily activities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Cardiovascular nursing experience with knowledge of Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, Cardiac Arrhythmias, and advanced Cardiac Arrhythmias.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing program with three to five years med/surg nursing experience to include two to three years of Critical Care nursing

Current registration with the State of Texas Board of Nurse Examiners

Certification:

BLS and ACLS by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!

Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.

Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.

Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.