Registered Nurse, EP Lab, 36 Hours/week, Days

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff self-scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance options

Job summary

Boston Medical Center seeks an Electrophysiology Registered Nurse to support the EP Lab care team. You will assess patients, administer meds, monitor hemodynamics, and assist in EP procedures and device implants.

You will provide pre- and post-procedure care, teach patients and families, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and technologists to ensure safe, efficient care in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice professional nursing in MA.
• Two years in cardiology procedural areas.
• Two years in critical care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in Perioperative Services, including assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and education.
• Coordinate and delegate patient care with inter-professional team.
• Update and manage patient records; enter and interpret data; follow nursing policies.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

ACLS

BSN preferred

Cardiology procedural experience

Critical care experience

EP experience

Moderate Sedation

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/ASN/BSN)

Tools

Electronic medical records

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) and 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.
• 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

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. Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too. Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.