Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac EP Lab

The University of Kansas Health System•Liberty, MO

About The Position

The Cardiac EP Lab RN provides evidence-based care in Cardiac EP Labs, monitors electrical and hemodynamic parameters, assesses patients during procedures, delivers therapy, and provides moderate sedation. The RN performs advanced diagnostic and invasive procedures in the Cardiac EP Lab and monitors, circulates, and assists the Electrophysiologist as requested. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Associate Degree in Nursing. ADN-prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete a BSN degree by their fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA.
Current Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN), single-state, issued by the Kansas or Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification from the American Heart Association (non-clinical).
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Two or more years of ICU or previous Cath Lab experience.
Electrophysiology Lab experience, including Cath Lab and/or EP Lab experience.
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International, or Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) credential from Cardiovascular Credentialing International, or registration as a Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT), or a cardiovascular certificate, license, or registration such as CCRN.

Responsibilities

Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.
Assists with collecting arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
Attends to patient needs during electrophysiology studies, including monitoring vital signs.
Circulates during procedures, as applicable.
Develops and contributes to a nursing plan of care for the patient.
Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data; operates hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment, if applicable.
Participates in late staffing according to the established schedule.
Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Participates in orienting new staff.
Prepares patients and equipment for electrophysiology procedures, including preparing the entry site, draping the patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing, as applicable.
Prepares Electrophysiology Lab procedure rooms by ensuring adequate stock is available.
Performs the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Performs other duties as assigned; skills and duties may vary by department or unit.