Registered Nurse - Electrophysiology Lab - RN

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects. A subset of employees may be required to drive their personal vehicle as a part of the responsibility of their role. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Holders of F1 status eligible for post-completion OPT are welcome to apply. This role is NOT eligible to participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification. Description of EP Lab: Mayo Clinic Arizona’s electrophysiology lab is an environment of collaboration and growth. Our vision is to have an efficient, highly trained lab that can perform complex and high-quality procedures. This is done through a collaborative team of radiologic technologists, EP technologists, nurses, and physicians working in tandem to deliver unparalleled care. We treat patients who need diagnostic and complex electrophysiology studies and ablations in addition to device implants. Pacemaker Implants Defibrillator Implants Biventricular Device Implants Lead Extractions Electrophysiology Studies and Ablations SVT VT Atrial fibrillation Atrial flutter PVC AV Node Cath Lab’s Top 5 “Must Haves” for a Great Healthcare Career: Compassion. You got into healthcare to help those who need someone to comfort them in times of uncertainty. In the EP lab you will use your skills to calm and reassure your patients. #Compassion #Healing A skilled team. The best patient experiences don’t happen because of one great physician, nurse, or technologist. They happen when we bring together highly skilled teams who are hyper-focused on creating the best outcomes. #Teamwork Respect and trust. It’s not enough to have a bunch of smart people caring for patients. There must be a culture of safety, so those people can speak up—regardless of job title. #Respect #Integrity A growth mindset. Our EP lab team performs highly complex procedures on patients who have multiple co-morbidities. Participation in educational opportunities to increase knowledge and setting goals of obtaining certification sets this team above the rest. #Excellence Accountability and Autonomy . This team values utilizing their education to its full potential. The ideas the team has to conserve resources, drive departmental changes. These changes improve the patient experience as well as increase staff satisfaction. #Stewardship

Requirements

Graduate of a baccalaureate nursing program, as recognized by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA.
If graduated from a nursing program not accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or NLN CNEA, at least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is required.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.
All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date prior to April 1, 2020 must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program as stipulated by the degree requirement program in place at time of hire.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Experience working in a team environment.
Computer skills required.
Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends and on-call.
Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.
Current RN license by applicable state requirements.
Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency (specific requirements vary by location).
BLS/ACLS required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of RN experience in an applicable care setting or one year of current LPN experience at Mayo Clinic is preferred.
Prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred.
Cath Lab/Electrophysiology RN experience and/or, 2 years cardiac critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
Support professional nursing practice across practice settings and the continuum of care.
Function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, including planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating nursing care.
Provide leadership through preceptor roles, informal and formal leadership, and quality improvement efforts.
Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability, and resource availability.
Participate on committees or projects.
Perform diagnostic and complex electrophysiology studies and ablations.
Perform device implants (Pacemaker, Defibrillator, Biventricular).
Perform lead extractions.