What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Cardiac EP Lab position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Department: Cardiac EP Lab
Location: Unity Hospital
Hours Per Week: Per Diem - Minimum 16 hours every two weeks.
SUMMARY:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.
EP Lab
On our Electrophysiology (EP) Lab team, you will assist with complex cardiac procedures, including ablations, pacemaker and ICD implantations, and other electrophysiology interventions. The EP lab is a fast-paced, highly technical setting in cardiac care.
You will monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic status throughout procedures, and prepare and maintain sterile fields, ensuring compliance with infection control. RNs will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care
- Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).
- Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.
- Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
- Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
- Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
- Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.
- Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
- Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
- Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- At least 6 months experience in an EP lab.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
EDUCATION:
- AS: Nursing (Required)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
- RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PAY RANGE: $39.75 - $52.99
Salary : $40 - $53