Job SummaryThe Nurse Clinician II (NCII) has knowledge and a highly diverse set of skills necessary to meet standards for preparing, monitoring and recovering inpatients and outpatients for non-invasive Cardiology/Pulmonary diagnostic procedures as specified in Texas Nursing Practice Act and by HCHD Nursing Service. Procedures performed include transesophageal echocardiogram, cardioversion, stress testing, cardiac CAT scan, bronchoscopy, pleuroscopy, Swan-Ganz placement, and thoracentesis. The practice patterns of competent generalists are characterized by the application of standards, principles, and algorithms to clinical situations. The NCII independently and safely manages patients with problems common to patient