RN Procedural - Cardiology Diagnostics

Christie Clinic's department of Cardiology Diagnostics is seeking a full-time RN Procedural at the University clinic from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements. 

The Cardiac Diagnostic Nurse is a registered nurse responsible for providing safe, efficient, and patient-centered nursing care to individuals undergoing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic testing in an ambulatory setting. This role supports cardiologists and cardiac testing teams by coordinating patient flow, performing assessments, monitoring during procedures, and ensuring high-quality outpatient care.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Support and monitor patients during outpatient cardiac diagnostic procedures, including, but not limited to: exercise and pharmacologic stress testing, resting and stress echocardiograms, EKGs and ambulatory monitoring, and Coronary CTA
• Initiate and manage IV access and administer medications per protocol
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm, and patient symptoms throughout testing
• Educate patients and families on testing procedures, expectations, and post-test care
• Ensure a positive patient experience in a fast-paced outpatient environment
• Identify and respond to adverse reactions, arrhythmias, or hemodynamic instability
• Initiate emergency response and ACLS protocols as needed
• Maintain readiness of emergency equipment and medications
• Accurately document assessments, procedures, medications, and outcomes in the medical record
• Support efficient patient throughput while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Communicate abnormal findings or patient concerns promptly to the appropriate provider
• Adhere to outpatient regulatory and accreditation standards
• Participate in quality improvement, infection prevention, and patient safety activities and initiatives
• Assist with staff education and competency validation related to cardiac testing
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate and/or CEU’s

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional nursing experience with cardiac arrhythmias and general cardiology.       

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: 

• Possession of an Illinois State Registered Nurse License
• CPR Certification
• ACLS Certification

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 50 pounds.  Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment.  Ionizing radiation and medicinal preparations are also common.  Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. 

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending
  Account

• 401k Plan

• Medical Flexible Spending Account

• Health Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Dental Insurance

• Malpractice/Professional Liability Coverage

• Vision Insurance

• Continuing education reimbursement

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Relocation expense reimbursement

• Long Term Disability

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance