Registered Nurse (RN) - Arrhythmia Diagnostic Specialist - Jeff hwy - Full Time - Days

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

This role provides diagnostic care according to departmental guidelines and standing orders under physician direction. The Registered Nurse enables section operations, provides technical expertise with procedures, and advocates for patients. The role requires complete knowledge of pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) follow-up care, cardio-beepers, and pacemaker/ICD database systems, as well as knowledge of electrocardiograms (EKGs) and their interpretation. The nurse also prepares quality reports for physician interpretation, dictation, and distribution. The position uses the nursing process to deliver patient care, assesses learning needs, implements appropriate teaching strategies, and communicates and coordinates nursing resources as part of an interdisciplinary team. Duties may include other related work; the listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and may be amended.

Requirements

Registered Nurse diploma.
Current RN license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Experience working with and maintaining confidential information.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Good organizational skills.
Good time-management skills and ability to work independently.
Good judgment.
Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Leadership skills or experience directly supervising or managing others.
Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic care according to departmental guidelines and standing orders under physician direction.
Enable section operations, provide technical expertise with procedures, and advocate for patients.
Maintain knowledge of pacemaker and ICD follow-up care, cardio-beepers, pacemaker/ICD database systems, and EKGs and their interpretation.
Provide quality reports for physician interpretation, dictation, and distribution.
Use the nursing process effectively in delivering patient care.
Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies appropriate to the diverse needs of patients, families, groups, and disciplines.
Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources, including human and fiscal resources, and serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
Embrace concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
Perform other related duties as required.