Registered Nurse - EP Lab

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab at Bethesda North Hospital provides specialized care to patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures. The nurse closely monitors patients, assists the clinical team during rhythm-management interventions, and promotes safety throughout each phase of care. The role requires critical thinking and rhythm-interpretation skills in a fast-paced cardiac care environment.

This position is full-time on the day shift, working 80 hours bi-weekly from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There are no weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements. The role is based at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, Ohio.

The nurse assesses patients and families, plans and implements individualized care, evaluates outcomes, documents care and teaching, and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and other health care team members. The nurse also administers treatments and medications safely, responds to emergencies, advocates for patients, and supports unit and organizational initiatives, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Associate degree or diploma in Nursing.
• New hires must obtain a BSN within five years of hire.
• Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
• Three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs across stages of the life cycle.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a procedural EP lab, Cath lab, or interventional radiology.
• Alternatively, experienced RN with five or more years of ICU or ER experience.
• ACLS/PALS may be required depending on the unit or department.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families initially and on an ongoing basis; complete and document assessments, communicate findings, and identify health counseling and teaching needs.
• Plan individualized patient and family care based on assessments, standards of care, patient input, and desired outcomes; establish goals, address discharge planning, and communicate the plan to others.
• Implement care while maintaining a safe therapeutic environment and respecting patient autonomy, dignity, rights, and diversity.
• Evaluate care plans and outcomes, document patient and family responses including teaching, and collaborate with the health care team to revise plans as needed.
• Supervise care delegated to other health care team members.
• Safely perform technical skills, administer medications and treatments, monitor their effects, and use equipment appropriately.
• Prioritize workload, recognize emergencies, notify appropriate personnel, and initiate emergency measures.
• Act as a patient advocate and use available resources to support ethical decisions.
• Build collegial relationships with physicians and other health team members and facilitate student learning in cooperation with instructors.
• Participate in organizational and unit activities such as committees, staff meetings, and councils; support changes and use the chain of command appropriately.
• Identify opportunities for self-improvement and process improvement, including through self-assessment and peer review.
• Support professional development, continuing education, evidence-based practice, nursing research, specialty certification, and collaborative relationships.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement
• $3 per hour procedural pay
• $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external experienced candidates, with a two-year agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree