Registered Nurse, EP Lab, Day Shift - VUH

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable high-quality health plans

Dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time Off (flex PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Short and long term disability

Subsidized backup childcare

Job summary

A leading medical facility in Nashville is seeking a dedicated Electrophysiology Lab Nurse to provide exceptional care for patients with cardiac rhythm disorders. The role entails collaborating with a specialized team, implementing patient care plans, and utilizing advanced technology in a dynamic environment. A focus on effective communication and patient education is critical. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in cardiology or ICU settings and strong acute care nursing skills. Competitive benefits offered in a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient cardiology or ICU preferred.
• Knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation is advantageous.
• Must have strong adult acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on patient care plan and implements delivery.
• Analyzes patient information to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Continuously evaluates patient progress and applies interventions.

Skills

Inpatient cardiology experience

Cardiac monitoring

Adult acute care nursing

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

**Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center**: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.**Organization:**EP Lab 20**Job Summary:**Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards..**Electrophysiology (EP) Lab**Full-Time, Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (3 days per week)*Schedule includes occasional Saturday coverage based on procedural needs.*Join a specialized Electrophysiology (EP) Lab team focused on diagnosing and treating cardiac rhythm disorders. Nurses in this area support advanced procedures such as ablations and device implants while providing continuous patient monitoring and procedural support in a highly technical environment.**Patient Population Includes*** Patients with cardiac arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation, SVT, ventricular arrhythmias)* Patients undergoing EP studies and ablation procedures* Pacemaker and ICD placements* Patients requiring cardiac rhythm monitoring and sedation support* Adults with complex cardiac rhythm disorders**Specialized Cardiac Expertise**Develop advanced knowledge in cardiac electrophysiology and rhythm management.**Innovative, Technology-Driven Environment**Work with cutting-edge technology and procedures in a rapidly evolving specialty.**Collaborative Team**Partner with electrophysiologists and a highly skilled procedural team to deliver patient-centered care.**Preferred Experience*** Inpatient cardiology, ICU, or stepdown experience* Experience with cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation preferred* Adult acute care nursing experience strongly preferredKEY RESPONSIBILITIES* Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.* Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.* Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.* Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.* The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES* Care Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments often simultaneously by prioritizing work into manageable and measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity. Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.* Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.* Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Demonstrates sufficient acumen to recognize problems, ask questions and to contact the patient's primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team. Has experience in gathering pertinent clinical data that aid in referral, treatment, or other primary care pathways.* Evidence-Based Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments. **Our Nursing Philosophy:** We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:* Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options* Dental and /or vision plan* 403 (b) retirement plan* Paid Time off (flex PTO)* Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)* Short-Long term disability* Subsidized backup childcare* And many more... **Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!****Achieve the Remarkable:** Learn more about VUMC Nursing .**Core Accountabilities:**Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.**Core Capabilities :**Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding