Cardiac Diagnostic Lab Registered Nurse

Overview Barnes-Jewish Hospital Cardiac Diagnostic Lab provides non‑invasive diagnostic services to inpatient and outpatient populations in partnership with Washington University Physicians. Services include Transthoracic Echocardiograms (TTE), Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE), Stress Echocardiograms, Nuclear Stress Tests, Treadmill Exercise Stress Tests, Event and Holter Monitors, and EKG Processing. Responsibilities Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of nursing care standards. Promotes patient and family‑centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and families on how to manage illness or injury, post‑treatment home care needs, and medication administration. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development. Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with interprofessional team members and patients or caregivers, according to established guidelines and standards. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assesses patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs. Works in a constant state of alertness and follows safety protocols, as this is a safety‑sensitive position. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's – Nursing Experience: None Licenses & Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree – Nursing Additional Preferred Requirements: 3+ Years Cardiac Experience or Critical Care Experience BLS/ACLS Required or Must Obtain within 90 Days of Hire Accept ADN/BSN/MSN Candidates – ADNs Must Complete BSN Agreement Benefits 10‑Hour Shifts – 7:00 am–5:30 pm Weekend Requirement – 1 Saturday Every Fifth Weekend Call Requirement – 1 Saturday Every Fifth Weekend Outpatient Pay Scale No Nights/Holidays BSN Differential Call Pay and Weekend Shift Differentials Legal Statement Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr