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At Peacehealth, it's our vision that every person receives safe, compassionate care; every time, every touch. As an **RN Cardiology Coordinator** at Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working together to ensure that our patients receive exceptional care. If this resonates with you, consider joining our Cardiology team in the following role:

+ **RN Cardiology Coordinator for our Exercise Test Lab**

+ Part-Time .5 FTE working two 10-hour Day shifts each week

+ Variable days Monday-Friday with call every 4th weekend

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend is a state-of-the-art Level II Trauma center that is on the leading edge of evidence-based hospital design, and creating a patient-centered, healing environment with a strong focus on quality clinical outcomes and patient safety.

We offer you:

+ A wage range of $52.08 – $78.12, wage based upon nursing experience.

+ Relocation assistance

+ Full benefits package effective the first of the month following start date

+ PTO with no waiting period

+ A mission driven healthcare system

+ A collaborative team environment

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Position details:

Provide professional nursing support and services for patients, functioning with a high degree of knowledge, skill and experience in cardiovascular care that is applied to achieve optimal outcomes through critical analysis, problem solving and decision making.

+ Prepares charts for procedures, clarifying inconsistencies or omissions that could cancel or delay the procedure; begins the general admission history and medication reconciliation; coordinates the admission, doing pre-procedure teaching and providing a smooth transition to the unit.

+ Coordinates and provides moderate sedation for inpatient and outpatient Transesophageal echo and cardioversions.

+ Independently performs Tilt Table Studies and submits to Electrophysiologist for reading.

+ Independently performs Echo and Vascular IV contrast injections per standing orders as requested.

+ Independently supervises and monitors all modes of Stress Testing following all guidelines and protocols.

+ Triages and assesses outpatients who develop symptoms of chest pain or other distress. May need to take patients to the ED or notify PCP for further orders. Serves as resource to physicians and caregivers.

+ Provides nursing services/medication administration for patients in the Nuclear Medicine department.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Accredited School of Nursing Required

+ Required: Minimum of 1-year recent clinical cardiology experience that demonstrates independent thinking, clinical judgement and ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.

+ Required: Oregon State Registered Nurse License

+ Required: Basic Life Support Certification

+ Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

+ Preferred: Specialist certification (PCRN, CVRN)

Skills

+ Advanced cardiac and vascular assessment and EKG skills. (Required)

+ Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. (Required)

+ Strong organizational skills. (Required)

+ Demonstrated ability to promote positive interpersonal relationships and patient centered work environment. (Required)

+ Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications. (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

+ Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

+ Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

+ Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

+ Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.

+ Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.

+ Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.

+ Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

+ Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.

+ Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

+ Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

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