Registered Nurse (RN) or Electrophysiology (EP) Technologist - EP Lab - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse or Electrophysiology Technologist works in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Lab at Roper Hospital. The RN delivers patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, prioritization of patient needs, care planning, treatment, and evaluation of outcomes. The role also coordinates and directs patient education and coordinates care among health team members. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the RN conducts initial and ongoing assessments, analyzes data, develops and implements plans of care, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The RN administers medications safely in accordance with applicable state requirements and organizational policies, coordinates patients’ care across hospital departments, advocates for patient safety through quality improvement, and incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery. The position is scheduled for 40 hours weekly, working four 10-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a rotating weekday off. Prior EP, Cath, ED, ICU, or procedural RN experience is sought. RN and EP Technologist qualifications differ as specified in the posting. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

Requirements

For the RN role: an Associate of Nursing degree or a Diploma in Nursing.
For the RN role: a valid nursing license from the state of practice.
For the RN role: BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
For the EP Technologist role: BLS Basic Life Support certification.
For the EP Technologist role: Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification by the end of the orientation period.
For the EP Technologist role: Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist or Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist certification, with experience in Electrophysiology.
For the EP Technologist role in a pediatric lab: PALS certification.
Prior EP, Cath, ED, ICU, or procedural RN experience is sought.

Nice To Haves

For the RN role: Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
For the EP Technologist role: completion of a Cardiovascular Technology program.
For the RN role: BLS certification is preferred at hire at BSMH, but required before independent patient care.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Analyze assessment data and identify and prioritize patient problems and needs.
Develop and implement plans of care and evaluate treatment effectiveness and nursing care outcomes.
Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Coordinate patient care across hospital departments and with health team members.
Coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities.
Advocate for patient safety and participate in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.
Apply evidence-based practices, research, and quality improvement in practice.
Delegate activities appropriately while remaining accountable for outcomes.