Registered Nurse, Cardiac EP, 36 hours/week

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 114,043,000 - 268,460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff self-scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Subsidized medical/dental/vision

Job summary

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking an Electrophysiology Registered Nurse to join the EP Lab care team. The role supports smooth patient flow, pre/post assessments, medication administration, and sedation during electrophysiology procedures and device implantations.

Use a patient-centered care model within a supportive nursing organization, delivering high-quality care and ongoing professional development opportunities in a fast-paced invasive lab setting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Massachusetts.
• BLS certification required; ACLS may be required in some units.
• Nursing degree (Diploma, ASN or BSN); BSN preferred with plan to obtain BSN within 4 years.
• Two years of RN experience in cardiology procedural areas or two years in critical care.
• EP experience and moderate sedation experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team.
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities; basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care in the EP lab and related units.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, intervene and evaluate patient care.
• Coordinate with care team and document patient records.
• Assist leadership in quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide patient and family education during and after procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/ASN/BSN

Tools

EMR/Computer skills

Job description

The Electrophysiology Registered Nurse functions as a member of the Electrophysiology patient care team that includes registered nurses, Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Technologists, nurse practitioners, cardiology fellows and faculty physicians. This individual is responsible for helping to develop and implement systems to assure the smooth and efficient flow of patients for procedures in the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab. Duties include but are not limited to the patient assessment, administration of medications, moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, circulating during EP procedures and other procedures scheduled in our invasive procedure labs. This position also assists in pre and post patient assessment and patient care, patient and family teaching, during the invasive procedures. This individual is able to demonstrate clinical expertise in working with electrophysiology patients during invasive diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology, and device implantation procedures.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an RN in the Cardiac EP Lab, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model you will be uplifted by a supportive nursing organization and will be able to deliver the excellent care to your patients that they deserve.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver nursing care in the Perioperative Services unit, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients
• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues
• Update and manage patient records
• Enter and interpret computerized data/information
• Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC's nursing organization
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Certification in basic life support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required in certain units
• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
• Two years of experience as a registered nurse in cardiology procedural areas or Two years of experience as a critical care nurse
• Previous Electrophysiology (EP) experience strongly preferred.
• Previous Moderate Sedation experience strongly preferred.
• Prior EP experience is strongly preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
• Basic computer proficiency
• Fluency in another language a plus

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay
• Staff self-scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth

Compensation Range:

$39.80- $93.69

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans