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Summary Job Description: Baptist Health LaGrange Cardiology Department is seeking to fill a PRN Registered Nurse opening. The Cardiology Stress Monitor RN is responsible for supervising cardiac exercise testing procedures including Stress Echocardiography, Pharmacological Stress Echocardiography, Exercise Stress Testing, and Stress Radionuclide Cardiac Imaging with physician availability. Duties include completing and documenting pre-test patient assessments; establishing target heart rate; continuously monitoring and documenting EKG, heart rate, blood pressure, exertion level, symptoms, and recovery; and determining appropriate test termination. The RN communicates patient status to physicians, identifies and documents basic arrhythmias and respiratory issues, and demonstrates proficiency with cardiac monitoring equipment, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure devices. Additional responsibilities include assisting cardiac sonographers with bubble studies and contrast administration, supporting staff orientation, and promoting professional development through leadership and critical thinking. Requirements: Associate Degree in Nursing, active Kentucky RN license, minimum one year critical care experience with advanced EKG knowledge, BLS and ACLS certification, and completion of exercise test supervision training.
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