RN - EP Lab (Part Time), St. Vincent

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a dedicated RN for the Electrophysiology Lab, where you will care for patients undergoing complex cardiac device implants and ablations. This role requires precise instrument handling and an understanding of cardiac dysrhythmias, ensuring optimal patient care.

The ideal candidate holds current PA RN licensure and relevant certifications such as BLS and ACLS. You will be part of a collaborative team, ensuring quality patient outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Certification in area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during cardiac catheterization procedures.
• Ensure procedural documentation and quality assurance activities.
• Prepare and assist patients during invasive procedures.
• Administer medications and monitor patient response.

Skills

Knowledge of cardiac dysrhythmias

Moderate Sedation

Technical skills in Cath Lab

Education

Current State of PA RN licensure or multi-state licensure

BLS and ACLS Certification

Tools

Cath Lab equipment

Job description

Electrophysiology Lab

EP Lab – Caring for patients during Cardiac Device implants and Cardiac Ablations. Exciting opportunity to work closely with physicians and colleagues during these invasive procedures. Knowledge of cardiac dysrhythmias helpful.

General Overview

This position involves nursing care during cardiac catheterization procedures, including precise instrument handling, accurate medication administration, and proficient monitoring of hemodynamic parameters. The RN must be proficient in operation and maintenance of Cath Lab equipment and ensures procedural documentation and quality assurance activities for optimal outcomes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Participates in the care of patients undergoing Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Electrophysiology, Hybrid Operating Room procedures and surgeries. Prepares patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, including explaining the procedure, obtaining informed consent, and verifying allergies and medical history.
• Integrates knowledge of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular physiology, pathophysiology, and procedural techniques being performed, and assists accordingly.
• Positions patients, selects anatomical and technical parameters accurately for independent imaging of special procedures per established protocol. Prepares for and assists the physician and/or physician assistant while performing procedures.
• Maintains the competency to administer and monitor Moderate Sedation, vasoactive medications, and anticoagulants as directed by a physician.
• Anticipates adverse reactions / conditions when monitoring the effects of all procedural activities and responds appropriately.
• Demonstrates competent technical skills and may perform scrub functions related to the intra-operative phase. Assists cardiologist during cardiac catheterization procedures by preparing equipment, managing instrumentation, and maintaining a sterile field.
• Demonstrates knowledge of accepted procedures performed during the intra-operative phase utilizing proper aseptic techniques and practices standard precautions. Follows policy for medication and specimen handling.
• Prepares contrast media, practices aseptic technique pre-, during, and post- special procedures.
• Completes required documentation for procedures e.g. regulatory, billing protocols and image storage and archival.
• Maintains adequate supplies for efficient section/department operations. Participates in inventory control and monitoring.
• Orients inexperienced staff on the operation of laboratory equipment; troubleshoots malfunctions and is knowledgeable of proper support personnel and instances when they need to be contacted.
• Provides accurate and through nurse-to-nurse handoff to receiving unit.
• Available to cross-train as appropriate in various areas.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
• BLS and ACLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in area of specialty
• RCIS Certification encouraged within five years

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