EP Lab Nurse

Parkridge Medical Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with match

Career development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an EP Nurse to provide direct patient care in the cardiac cath/EP lab, with a schedule of 4-10s from 7am to 5pm.

The Registered Nurse will document in MediTech and Camtronics, assist during diagnostic and interventional studies, and participate in performance improvement activities to support hospital goals.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• RN/Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of critical care experience (ICU/ER).
• Cath lab or EP Lab RN experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all nursing care.
• React to emergencies as needed.
• Administer medications and IV conscious sedation under physician direction.
• Scrub and assist physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral studies.
• Provide accurate and timely nursing documentation in MediTech and Camtronics.
• Record and monitor hemodynamic measurements and valve areas.

Skills

ACLS within 30 days

BCLS within 30 days

Critical care experience 1 year

Cath lab or EP Lab RN experience (pref

Education

Associate Degree

RN license

Job description

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!

Work Schedule: 4-10s 7am - 5pm

Job Summary And Qualifications

EP Nurse

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement.

When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day-to-day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow-up with physician, staff or patient issues.

What You Will Do In This Role

• You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate all nursing care.
• You will react accordingly to emergencies.
• You will administer medications & IV conscious sedation under physician's direction.
• You will scrub and assist physician during diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral angiographic studies.
• You will provide accurate and timely nursing documentation in MediTech and Camtronics.
• You will record, monitor, and demonstrate understanding of hemodynamic measurements and valve areas.

What Qualifications You Will Need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree
• At least 1 year of critical care experience REQUIRED! ICU, ER
• Cath lab or EP Lab RN experience highly preferred.

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career!

We are interviewing candidates for our EP Lab Nurse opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.