Registered Nurse (RN) - Electrophysiology
About The Position
The Cardiac Electrophysiology Registered Nurse evaluates and treats patients with cardiac arrhythmias. The role includes scrubbing procedures; troubleshooting EKG variants and sudden hemodynamic changes; applying knowledge of electrophysiology-specific hemodynamic monitoring and recording; understanding cardiac mapping integration; and operating supporting equipment for intracardiac echocardiography, stimulation, and ablations. Procedures include electrophysiology and tilt-table studies, ablations and trans-septal ablations, cardiac rhythm management device implants and programming, left atrial appendage procedures, and other structural heart procedures in an OR hybrid environment. As a cardiovascular team member, the nurse delivers clinical care and services in accordance with Riverside Health System policies and standards of excellence. The position assesses patient needs, partners with patients and families in planning care, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, supports safe transitions, completes required documentation, and contributes to efficient operations and team training.
Requirements
- Graduate of a nursing program or nursing diploma graduate.
- Registered Nurse licensed by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or a compact state upon hire.
- CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute upon hire.
- ACLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute within one year.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Two years of critical care experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ clinical and psychosocial needs using standards of practice relevant to the specialty and patient population.
- Partner with patients and families to develop, implement, and evaluate plans of care, treatments, and procedures.
- Apply evidence-based standards of practice.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
- Facilitate safe patient transitions to the next care setting as part of the care plan.
- Complete clinical and quality documentation in accordance with Riverside Health System standards and regulatory requirements.
- Organize work, understand applicable processes and procedures, and work independently without close supervision.
- Maintain accountability for the environment of care and ensure resources are available for efficient operations.
- Take ownership of training and supporting team members and students as needed.
- Scrub electrophysiology procedures and troubleshoot EKG variants and sudden hemodynamic changes.
- Operate supporting equipment for intracardiac echocardiography, stimulation, and ablations.
- Provide care for electrophysiology and tilt-table studies, ablations, device implants and programming, left atrial appendage procedures, and other structural heart procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
