Registered Nurse

Job Description: Directs and manages the care of designated patients. Responsible and accountable to operate cardiac diagnostic equipment in order to provide high quality cardiac diagnostic testing. This includes: electrocardiogram, holter monitor hook-up,disconnect and scanning, stress testing and conscious sedation monitoring as eligible according to education, training and experience. Perform a variety of support services and clerical tasks as dictated by department and patient needs.Minimum Requirements: One year working as a cardiac nurse in an acute care hospital setting. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure. Cardiac dysrhythmia knowledge and recognition. Cardiology anatomy and physiology, Cardiac monitoring and arrythmia recognition, terminology. BLS, ACLS within 2yr. Demonstrates effective communication skills. Demonstrates initiative and is able to function independently as well as interdependently. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and hospital staff. Demonstrates the ability to initiate, accept and adapt to change. Demonstrates time management and organizational skills. Basic computer skills.Preferred Qualifications: Three years working as a cardiac nurse in an acute care hospital setting.Licensure and Certifications: Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure. BLS Health Care Provider.Influenza vaccination is required for all colleagues with patient contact unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice, and is strongly encouraged for all colleagues.Lehigh ValleyHospital Poconois an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.Click " Apply " for website