Registered Nurse - EP Lab
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - EP Lab works in the Cardiac Cath Lab at Rochester General Hospital, providing patient-centered clinical care. The Cardiac Cath/Electrophysiology Lab performs tests to assess the heart’s electrical system and diagnose abnormal heartbeats or arrhythmia. These tests involve inserting catheters and wire electrodes through blood vessels into the heart to measure electrical activity. The role includes assessing patients, communicating and documenting care with the interdisciplinary team, developing and revising individualized plans of care, and following organizational policies and protocols. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week, with a day/evening schedule.
Requirements
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments using appropriate physical, psychological, educational, and risk-screen data for the patient’s age and developmental stage.
- Communicate and document patient assessments with the interdisciplinary team, using available resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Develop and document individualized plans of care, treatment, and services appropriate to patient needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, including those governing safety, medication administration, and documentation.
- Revise plans of care based on ongoing evaluations and update documentation accordingly.
- Complete at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for the Nursing Research Department using a research article from the last five years based on research conducted in the United States.
- Complete a minimum of five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
- Complete mandatory in-services and health screens in a timely manner.
- Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
