EP RN Iowa Heart West Des Moines

Trinity Health • West Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Day Shift position involves providing essential nursing care within the Electrophysiology (EP) department. The role includes triaging patient calls, assisting the EP doctor, performing pacemaker and ICD interrogations, administering medications, reviewing remote transmissions, and educating patients and families. The EP RN will also maintain practice standards, act as a problem solver, and operate vehicles as needed for duties. The position is with Trinity Health, a large not-for-profit, faith-based health care system.

Requirements

• Three years of RN nursing experience required.
• Two years of critical care experience preferred or clinical cardiac equivalent experience required.
• Current licensure as R.N., state of Iowa or compact state.
• Valid Iowa Driver’s/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks).
• Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia class completion within 6 months
• Level II 12 Lead EKG class completion within 1 year
• Level III Advanced 12 Lead EKG class within 18 months

Nice To Haves

• Two years of critical care experience preferred or clinical cardiac equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Triages phone calls, gives verbal and written orders according to standing orders or established protocols.
• Provides assistance to EP doctor in office, and facilitates office schedule.
• Performs interrogation and reprogramming on all models of pacemakers and ICD’s, and documents according to IHC protocols.
• Performs general and cardiac nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards.
• Reviews remote transmissions and completes documentation according to IHC protocol.
• Reads and researches patient records, charts and Practice Manager System for other pertinent information.
• May dictate history and physical, consults and other professional related letters.
• Reviews and reports pertinent test(s) and outside examination results, scrutinizes for needed follow-up; communicates to Physician.
• Maintains practice standards in regard to Quality Improvement and OSHA.
• Provides patient and family education and documents in medical records.
• Acts as a problem solver as it relates to patient, family, physician issues according to protocol.
• Operate required vehicle(s) in a safe manner to perform required duties of the position.
• Clinical resource for Arrhythmia services technicians.
• Monitors and maintains supplies on crash cart.
• Participates in professional development.
• Attends required meetings, participates on committees as required, and assists with organizing AICD support group meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees