Acute Care RN - EP Laboratory - FT - Day

Stormont Vail Health • Topeka, KS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Acute Care RN in the Electrophysiology Laboratory provides professional nursing care to individuals across the life span undergoing cardiac procedures. The role includes intra-procedure care using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach, with attention to procedural safety, sterility, sedation management, assistance to Anesthesia services, airway management, and pain management. The nurse also educates patients about procedures.

Nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared Governance, in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values. The position is patient-facing, on-site, full-time, and scheduled for a first/day shift of less than 12 hours per shift, 40 hours per week. The role has no supervisory or budget responsibility.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or ADN for EP lab work to meet CMS/CLIA requirements.
• Registered Nurse license through KSBN; a multistate license permitting practice in Kansas is also accepted.
• ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to patient/significant-other rights.
• Demonstrated awareness and application of institutional safety requirements.
• Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental operations, with ability to manage situations to minimize risk to patients and the institution.
• Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
• Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration, and apply mathematical concepts including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to work with probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to wear a lead apron for radiation safety.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Two years of prior electrophysiology/procedure experience or acute care experience in ICU and/or ED preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required, depending on the department, within 90 days of hire.
• Other RQIs may be required, depending on the department, within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent patient, situation, and setting data and information.
• Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential problems and issues.
• Identify expected outcomes for an individualized patient or situation plan.
• Develop a collaborative plan with strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
• Implement the identified plan by coordinating care and using strategies to promote health and wellness.
• Evaluate progress toward goals and outcomes.
• Deliver professional nursing care guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring, including creating caring relationships, making time for uninterrupted moments with patients, and displaying unconditional acceptance and respect.
• Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas, supports professional relationships, and integrates ethics into practice.
• Demonstrate advocacy in all roles and settings.
• Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
• Communicate effectively in all areas of professional practice.
• Mentor nurses new to their role to support enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support; support students in developing knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry for personal growth and development.
• Participate in and lead nursing practice in the evolution of the Stormont Vail Health professional practice model.
• Use appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, financially responsible, and judiciously used.
• Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree