Registered Nurse, Cardiology EP Lab, 24 Hours (Days)

BMC Software•Boston, MA

1d•$38 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

The registered nurse adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice. This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Cardiology EP Lab, working 24 Hours (Days). The role involves supporting and coordinating remote monitoring for patients with pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and implantable loop recorders. It also includes interpreting cardiac telemetry and communicating significant arrhythmia findings to providers in a timely manner, supporting patient compliance by managing device advisories and disconnected monitors, and assisting with Holter monitor application and providing patient education.

Requirements

Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN
Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing
Current basic life support (BLS) certification
Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification
Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas
Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enters, and interpret computerized data/information
Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families
Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work
Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enterstomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas
Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects
Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities
Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served
Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served
Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues
Telemetry interpretation certification

Nice To Haves

BSN
Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center
Experience in Cardiology EP lab

Responsibilities

Adhere to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
Be primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care
Encompass nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum
Be accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice
Support and coordinate remote monitoring for patients with pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), and implantable loop recorders
Interpret cardiac telemetry and communicate significant arrhythmia findings to providers in a timely manner
Support patient compliance by managing device advisories and disconnected monitors
Assist with Holter monitor application and provide patient education