Nuclear Cardiology Registered Nurse

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City seeks a Nuclear Cardiology Nurse to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this specialty role, you’ll coordinate and provide nursing care for patients undergoing nuclear cardiology procedures, including stress testing, imaging, and cardiac monitoring. Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, IV placement, medication administration, and close collaboration with cardiologists and technologists. You’ll ensure safety, uphold regulatory standards, and document accurately. Expect a supportive, team-focused environment with strong professional development, innovation in cardiac care, and opportunities to impact patient outcomes and community well-being. Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients undergoing nuclear cardiology stress tests and imaging procedures Conduct pre-procedure assessments, review medical histories, verify consents, and prepare patients for testing Start and manage IV lines, administer medications per protocol, and collaborate on radiopharmaceutical administration Continuously monitor ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and patient symptoms during stress testing Recognize and respond promptly to cardiac or hemodynamic changes and activate emergency protocols as needed Educate patients and families on procedure purpose, preparation, radiation safety, and post-procedure instructions Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses accurately in the EHR Coordinate patient flow, communicate with referring providers, and support efficient scheduling within the lab Adhere to radiation safety principles, infection prevention practices, and hospital policies at all times Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to optimization of nuclear cardiology protocols and patient experience Nuclear cardiology imaging procedures (SPECT, PET) Cardiac stress testing (pharmacologic and exercise) IV insertion and management Administration of radioactive tracers and contrast agents Cardiac rhythm and hemodynamic monitoring EKG interpretation Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) Patient triage and assessment Radiation safety and ALARA principles Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation Interdisciplinary care coordination Patient and family education Infection prevention and control Dose calculation and medication administration Emergency response in cardiac events Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current RN license in state of practice (Missouri) in good standing Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Previous experience in cardiology, step-down, ICU, or diagnostic imaging strongly preferred Certification in Cardiac-Vascular Nursing (RN-BC) or CNOR preferred Nuclear cardiology or cardiac imaging experience preferred Knowledge of radiation safety standards and regulations