Acute Care RN - EP Laboratory - FT - Day
About The Position
The Acute Care RN in the Electrophysiology (EP) Laboratory provides professional nursing care to individuals across the life span who are undergoing cardiac procedures. The role uses a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to intra-procedure care, including 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. This is a full-time, on-site, first-shift position working 40 hours per week. The position has no supervisory or budget responsibility.
Requirements
- An associate degree or ADN is required for EP lab CMS/CLIA requirements.
- A Kansas State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse license is required; a multistate license with authority to practice in Kansas is accepted.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
- Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to patient and significant-other rights.
- Demonstrated awareness and application of institutional safety requirements.
- Awareness of legal issues in patient care and departmental functioning, with the ability to manage situations to minimize risk to patients and the institution.
- Competency in selected psychomotor skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, non-verbally, and in writing.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration, and apply mathematical concepts to practical situations.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and continuously standing for more than five hours.
- Ability to wear a lead apron for radiation safety.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
- Two years of prior electrophysiology or procedural experience, or an acute care background in an ICU and/or ED.
Responsibilities
- Collect pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting.
- Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential problems and issues.
- Identify expected outcomes for an individualized patient or situation plan.
- Develop collaborative plans and strategies to achieve expected outcomes.
- Implement plans through coordination of care and strategies that promote health and wellness.
- Evaluate progress toward attaining goals and outcomes.
- Provide professional nursing care by creating caring relationships, taking uninterrupted moments with patients, and showing unconditional acceptance and respect.
- Promote a mutually respectful environment that encourages idea exchange, supports professional relationships, and integrates ethics into practice.
- Advocate for patients in all roles and settings.
- Apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles by respecting others' uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds, and beliefs.
- Communicate effectively across all areas of professional practice.
- Mentor nurses who are new to their roles to support enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support.
- Support students in enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Pursue lifelong learning through critical thinking, self-reflection, and inquiry.
- Participate in and lead the evolution of nursing practice within Stormont Vail Health's professional practice model.
- Use appropriate resources to plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective, financially responsible, and judicious.
- Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements, and perform other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
