Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Cardiac EP Lab

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Liberty, MO is seeking a Part-time Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiac EP Lab. The PRN RN will monitor patients during electrophysiology procedures, assist electrophysiologists, and provide sedation and nursing care in a fast-paced cardiac lab environment.

Required ADN with progression to BSN and 2+ years ICU or cath lab experience; ACLS/BLS; state RN licensure in KS or MO.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICU or cath/EP labs preferred.
• Ability to work in fast-paced perioperative settings.
• Basic nursing competencies and patient safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Administers IV and oral medications as ordered.
• Monitors vital signs during electrophysiology studies.
• Circulates and assists electrophysiologist during procedures.
• Operates monitoring and data collection equipment as required.
• Provides patient care planning and post-procedure support.

Skills

ICU experience

Cath Lab / EP Lab experience

Effective communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN within 5 years

Job description

## Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Cardiac EP LabApply: Liberty, MO: Part time: Posted Today: R-50111# Position TitleRegistered Nurse (RN) - PRN Cardiac EP LabLiberty Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Cardiac EP Lab PRN RN provides evidence based care in Cardiac EP Labs; monitors electrical and hemodynamic parameters; assesses patient during procedures and delivers therapy; provides moderate sedation during procedures. Performs advanced diagnostic and invasive procedures in the Cardiac EP Lab. Monitor, circulate, and assist Electrophysiologist as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.* Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.* Attends to patient needs during electrophysiology studies including monitor patient's vital signs. -* Circulates during procedure, as applicable.* Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing for the patient's care.* Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data; operates hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment, if applicable.* Participates in late staffing per established late staffing schedule.* Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.* Participates in orienting new staff.* Prepares patient and equipment for electrophysiology procedures; prepares site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing, as applicable.* Prepares the Electrophysiology Lab procedures rooms by ensuring that adequate stock is available.* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** High School Graduate* Associate Degree Nursing in Nursing Perioperative & Procedures - For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017; must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA **Preferred Education and Experience*** Bachelor Degree Nursing* 2 or more years of ICU or previous Cath Lab experience* Electrophysiology Lab (Cath Lab and/or EP Lab) experience* 2 or more years of ICU or previous Cath Lab experience **Required Licensure and Certification*** Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)* Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)* Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing State of Kansas OR State of Missouri **Preferred Licensure and Certification*** Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR* Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR* Registration as Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) OR* Cardiovascular Certificate, License or Registration ~ CCRN **Knowledge Requirements*** Ability to communicate effectively## Time Type:Part time## Job Requisition ID:R-50111