Electrophysiology (EP) / Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab

Baxter Health•Mountain Home, AR

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in Electrophysiology (EP) and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory provides expert, direct patient care using advanced nursing knowledge and clinical skills. The RN plans, organizes, delivers, and coordinates care in accordance with established policies and procedures, coordinating among patients and families, physicians, nursing staff, ancillary personnel, and other team members. The RN serves as a patient advocate, maintains current knowledge of professional nursing practice, and supports the hospital’s vision, mission, values, and standards. The position assists physicians with cardiovascular and special-procedure studies and interventions in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Responsibilities include patient care, medication administration, and sterilization techniques. The RN applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills, promotes teamwork, supports quality-focused and cost-effective care, and participates in continuous quality improvement. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. The posting states that no call is required, but also says the employee must provide on-call coverage after hours, on holidays, and on weekends.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
Current Arkansas or Compact State RN license in good standing.
BLS certification required.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Basic computer knowledge required.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, solve problems, and make decisions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and twist for up to or exceeding 8–12 hours during shifts.
Occasionally lift equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
Ability to push a wheelchair weighing in excess of 150 pounds with a patient and equipment.
Occasionally lift patients with assistance weighing 125 pounds or more.
Spend eight or more hours in front of a computer, monitor, or similar screen using a keyboard and/or mouse.
Respond quickly in emergencies, including CPR and obtaining equipment.
Handle critical and highly stressful situations efficiently and calmly.
Have keen hearing and visual acuity to respond to changing patient situations and equipment alarms.
Work the regular assigned shift and provide on-call coverage after hours, holidays, and weekends, as stated in the physical demands section.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN.
At least one year of emergency, cath lab, interventional radiology, or critical care experience, or two years of cardiac step-down experience.
Minimum of one year of ICU experience.
Previous experience in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and/or Electrophysiology.
Knowledge and competence in intra-aortic balloon pump, hemodynamics, and vasoactive infusions.
ACLS certification within the first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, deliver, and coordinate patient care using the nursing process and established policies and procedures.
Coordinate care among patients and families, physicians, nursing staff, ancillary staff, and other team members.
Provide direct patient care and act as a patient advocate.
Assist physicians with cardiovascular and special-procedure studies and interventions in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
Manage patient care, medications, and sterilization techniques necessary in the cath lab.
Adhere to nursing care standards and promote teamwork among coworkers.
Apply critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to patient care.
Contribute to quality-focused, cost-effective care delivery and continuous quality improvement activities.
Maintain current knowledge of professional nursing practice and communicate research findings.
Know and support the hospital’s vision, mission, values, and standards.
Work the assigned shift and provide on-call coverage after hours, on holidays, and on weekends, as stated in the physical demands section.