RN- Electrophysiology Lab

CarolinaEast Health System; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CarolinaEast Health System is seeking a qualified Electrophysiology Registered Nurse to support diagnostic and interventional EP lab procedures. The RN will prep and recover patients, perform moderate sedation, and monitor vital signs while maintaining continuity of care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires NC nursing licensure with critical care experience, BLS, and ACLS certifications; full-time status with competitive benefits and potential sign-on and relocation incentives are

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Professional Nursing.
• Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• ACLS/ BLS certifications maintained or obtained within designated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care in diagnostic and interventional EP lab procedures.
• Preps and recovers patients pre/post procedure.
• Performs moderate sedation and records vital signs.
• Maintains continuity of care in the electrophysiology lab.
• Operate point-of-care testing as required.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

RN license (North Carolina)

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

None

Job description

** Sign on bonus of $20,000.00 for qualified, full time candidates**

** Relocation up to $7,000.00 for full time candidates per HR guidelines**

Job Summary

Performs the patient care aspect of diagnostic and interventional EP lab procedures. Preps and recovers patient pre/post procedure. Performs moderate sedation and records vital signs. Maintains continuity of care for patients while they are in the electrophysiology lab, prepares charts for procedures. Operate POC testing as required. The Electrophysiology Registered Nurse must be able to maintain calm while being effective and accurate in critical situations, foster an environment of collaboration and respect, and maintains a positive approach to working in a fast paced environment.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate from an approved School of Professional Nursing. Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and two (2) years’ experience as a Critical Care Nurse preferred Maintain BLS certification. ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment and maintain current.
• As a condition of continued employment staff members must maintain current status at all times and not allows his/her certification/licensure/ registry to expire or he or she will no longer be compliant with the requirement of the job description. Once a staff member’s credentialed status has been negated/lost/revoked they will be terminated from their position in accordance with this job description and Human Resources policy 3.11
• The Registered Nurse must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on this unit.
• The individual must demonstrate the knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the departments policies and procedures
• Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.