Staff Nurse - Electrophysiology Lab

Job Description
Scope of Position: We, the Ross Heart Hospital Team, are committed to creating an extraordinary experience for our patients and visitors through the delivery of personalized services that consistently exceeds expectations. We believe that through our teamwork, mutual respect, communication and coordination, every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive difference for our patients and visitors. As a member of this team, the Staff Nurse provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patients involvement in the plan of care, improving service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization, and decreasing costs. Patients and their families will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. The Electrophysiology labs provide service for patients undergoing electrophysiology and device implant related procedures. The department supports all functions related to invasive cardiology procedures including but not limited to: patient care, information management, equipment operation and maintenance. The labs are staffed for operation during daytime hours and for extended hours as needed including 24-hour emergencies.

Position Summary:

The Staff Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, prescribing, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of the patients. The Staff Nurse prioritizes patient care needs and provides leadership to, and development of the patient care team. This position is responsible for assisting cardiologists in the pre, post, and intra-procedure care, providing teaching/follow-up to patients and their families, and the management of information for patients undergoing cardiology invasive procedures, especially electrophysiology, and device implant procedures.

Minimum Education Required

For Hire: Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing, current license, ACLS certification, BLS certification, minimum 1 year critical care or perioperative experience required.

On going: Maintains certification and licensing status, meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.