RN-Electrophysiology

NKC Health; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan match

Competitive wages

Paid time off

Six holidays

Educational assistance

Day shift

Job summary

NKC Health Heart Care - Electrophysiology clinic is hiring an RN. Join our team to provide device management and focused cardiac care to patients in a busy EP clinic.

Under physician direction you will program devices, monitor remote transmissions, and educate patients and caregivers while upholding the highest standards of nursing practice. A two-year cardiovascular nursing background with BLS and ACLS is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current Missouri Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of two years cardiovascular nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Experience with cardiac rhythm/rhythm management and EKG analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide device management and nursing care under physician supervision.
• Program devices and monitor patient status.
• Communicate results to physicians and document per protocols.
• Educate patients and caregivers on device use and follow-up.
• Assist in emergency situations under physician direction.

Skills

Cardiovascular nursing experience

EP/device testing experience

Device programming knowledge

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS certification

Education

Missouri RN license

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Summary

Here at NKC Health our mission is to empower hope and healing in every life we touch. Whether you are serving patients at a primary care clinic, specialty clinic, or in a support capacity, every team member works together to complete this mission.

NKC Health Heart Care - Electrophysiology clinic is hiring an RN! If you’re looking for a great opportunity to impact our communities, join our NKC Health team!

Why NKC Health Medical Group?

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA)
• Employer matched retirement plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off for personal/vacation/sick
• Six paid holidays per year
• Educational assistance
• Day shift schedules

What are the typical hours on the job?

The hours of operation for the Heart Care - Electrophysiology clinic are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Your primary schedule will be during those hours, with periodic need to work outside your schedule to serve our patients.

What does an RN do?

Under direction of Physician, provides appropriate device management and nursing care to patients.

What does a typical day on the job look like?

• Demonstrates competency in testing devices and good judgment when programming.
• Communicates results effectively to the physicians in charge of patient care.
• Follows documentation procedures per device clinic protocols.
• Performs appropriate CV assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Competency in reviewing remote monitor transmissions.
• Provides appropriate patient care and follow up.
• Provides device education to patients and their care givers.
• Assists them in coping with the emotional aspects of having an implanted device (ICD shocks, lead fractures, etc.) and provides resources, as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in emergency situations under the direction of a physician.

What are the requirements for the job?

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• Current Missouri Registered Nurse license
• Minimum of two years recent cardiovascular nursing experience. Prior EP/device testing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association and ACLS certification
• Experience with cardiac rhythm/rhythm management and EKG analysis
• Basic office skills

Our North Star:

Here at NKC Health, we believe in care empowered. Our actions are the concrete things we do to differentiate ourselves: we lead with heart, we always move forward, and we connect to more.

NKC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.