RN Electrophysiology Lab

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Cath Lab/interventional cardiology.

You will provide patient- and family-centered care, oversee care by other team members, and ensure medication administration and documentation meet policy standards. The role emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and continuous quality improvement, including Lean principles.

Qualifications

• Maintains knowledge of nursing principles and applies hospital policies and procedures.
• Assesses patient condition using clinical judgment; collaborates with other disciplines to meet needs.
• Calculates dosages and administers medications per policy.
• Documents all patient care in compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Two years Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology or EP Lab experience (preferred).
• Current Oregon RN license; BLS; ACLS within 30 days of hire; Procedural Sedation competency within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and demonstrates in-depth nursing knowledge and applies it per policies and laws.
• Assesses patient needs, plans outcomes, and implements nursing actions.
• Oversees work of other caregivers during the shift as allowed by scope of practice.
• Documents care accurately and timely; ensures proper charge capture and supplies usage.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and department activities.
• Communicates effectively with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Communication

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

RN licensure required

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

The RN provides quality patient and family centered care as a member of the health care team in accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse, this position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as required under the scope of the RN licensure.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing practice in the State of Oregon.
• Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s progress.
• Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures for medication administration.
• Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory agencies.
• Performs accurate supply and equipment usage documentation and charge capture.
• Assures that equipment is functioning properly and that appropriate supply inventory is maintained.
• Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.
• Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
• Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as appropriate.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
• Participates in creating intentional relationships and demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
• Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way, including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through touch, eye contact, etc.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• Performs stand by callback as assigned. Varies by department.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Additional Cath Lab Duties

• Perform diagnostic and interventional hemodynamic monitoring.
• Perform Neuro-intervention, Vascular, and Structured heart exams.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring on Cath lab specific equipment.

Additional Ep / Cath Lab Duties

• Performs accurate supply and equipment usage documentation and charge capture.
• Assures that equipment is functioning properly and that appropriate supply inventory is maintained.
• Perform diagnostic and interventional hemodynamic monitoring.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring on Cath Lab specific equipment.
• Subject to providing coverage as required by the needs of the department.

Additional Non-invasive Cardiology Duties

• Perform diagnostic hemodynamic monitoring during Stress Testing, Echo Stress and Nuclear Stress Procedures and other Non-Invasive Diagnostic Procedures performed to assess the Cardiovascular System.

Education

• Required: As required by RN licensure.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Current Oregon RN license. AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification. ACLS within 30 days of hire. Procedural Sedation competency within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. CNOR, HRS, RCES, IBHRE)

Experience

• Required: Two (2) years Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology or Electrophysiology experience.
• Preferred: Surgical asepsis, scrub assist, and coronary intervention procedures. Cardiovascular Interventional Lab or EP Lab equipment experience.

Additional Experience For Ep Rn

• Required: Cardiovascular or EP Lab experience within the past five (5) years.
• Preferred: Two (2) years current Electrophysiology Lab experience. Experience with electrophysiology mapping, recording systems, and devices.