RN/Registered Nurse - Cardiac Ep Lab RN

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Cardiac EP Lab RN provides evidence based care in Cardiac EP Labs; monitors electrical and hemodynamic parameters; assesses patient during procedures and delivers therapy; provides moderate sedation during procedures. Performs advanced diagnostic and invasive procedures in the Cardiac EP Lab. Monitor, circulate, and assist Electrophysiologist as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Associate Degree Nursing in Nursing
• Perioperative & Procedures - For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017; must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA
• Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing State of Kansas OR State of Missouri

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• 2 or more years of ICU or previous Cath Lab experience
• Electrophysiology Lab (Cath Lab and/or EP Lab) experience
• 2 or more years of ICU or previous Cath Lab experience
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• OR Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
• OR Registration as Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT)
• OR Cardiovascular Certificate, License or Registration ~ CCRN
• Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.
• Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
• Attends to patient needs during electrophysiology studies including monitor patient's vital signs.
• Circulates during procedure, as applicable.
• Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing for the patient's care.
• Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data; operates hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment, if applicable.
• Participates in late staffing per established late staffing schedule.
• Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Participates in orienting new staff.
• Prepares patient and equipment for electrophysiology procedures; prepares site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing, as applicable.
• Prepares the Electrophysiology Lab procedures rooms by ensuring that adequate stock is available.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

What This Job Offers

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