Registered Nurse - EP Lab

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse for the EP Lab/Cardiac Cath Lab to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced specialty unit. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Ideal candidates possess 1–2 years of direct cardiac nursing experience (cardiac unit, cath lab, CICU/CTICU) and an active NY RN license with BLS certification; a BSN is preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of direct cardiac nursing experience in a cardiac unit or cardiac-focused setting or ICU.
• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data.
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes all available resources to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including safety, medication administration and documentation.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
• Completes at least one CRU form for Nursing Research Department utilizing a recent US research article.
• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Skills

Cardiac nursing

BLS certification

Patient assessment

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - EP Lab Department: Cardiac Cath Lab Location: Rochester General Hospital Hours Per Week: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Schedule: Day/Evening Must have 1-2 years of direct cardiac nursing experience in a cardiac unit or cardiac-focused setting OR ICU experience. Candidates without prior hands-on cardiac experience OR ICU experience will not be considered for this position. Qualifying experience includes:

• Cath Lab
• Cardiac Stepdown
• Cardiac ICU (CICU)
• Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU)
• Other dedicated cardiac nursing units/settings
• Other ICU nursing units/settings

SUMMARY

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion. The Cardiac Cath/Electrophysiology Lab performs tests to assess a heart's electrical system or activity and is used to diagnose abnormal heartbeats or arrhythmia. The test is performed by inserting catheters and then wire electrodes, which measure electrical activity, through blood vessels that enter the heart.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).
• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.
• Compliance
• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse license in New York State
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

EDUCATION

• AS: Nursing (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

PAY RANGE: $39.75 - $52.99 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.