What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Cardio Heart Rhythm position at Summa Health?
Summa Health - Akron City Campus
Full-Time / 40 Hours / Days
Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.
Summary :
Provides nursing care during all phases of invasive cardiac electrophysiology procedures utilizing the nursing process. Responsible for patient assessment, procedure monitoring and documentation. Provides education in order to assist the patient and family with adjustments to cardiac disease.
Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
c. Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
Provides nursing care during all phases of invasive cardiac electrophysiology procedures utilizing the nursing process. Responsible for patient assessment, procedure monitoring and documentation. Provides education in order to assist the patient and family with adjustments to cardiac disease.
Formal Education Required:
a. Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Applicants with an Associate’s degree will be considered but are required to obtain BSN within three (3) years of employment
c. Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
Experience & Training Required :
a. Current license to practice nursing in the State of Ohio.
b. RN experience 3 years,
c. Minimum one (1) year recent critical care experience (Recent Electrophysiology or related experience (Special Procedures, Cath Lab) at a progressive institution may be used in lieu of recent critical care experience)
d. BSN preferred
e. Recent Electrophysiology Lab experience preferred
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
a. ACLS, BLS required
b. Possess and demonstrates a high degree of technical knowledge and aptitude of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology and arrhythmia interpretation, physiologic monitoring in adult and geriatric population
c. Near visual acuity for accurate reading of gauges, thermometers and monitors.
d. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and other hospital employees.
e. Ability to work independently within established procedures.
f. Ability to exercise professional judgment and decision making in response to individual cases.
g. Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with Summa service excellence standards.
h. Ability to work well within a team environment and assume a collegial relationship by: accepting and offering constructive feedback; supporting team goals; supporting and encouraging team members; collaborating with all health care team members to problem solve, consolidate work and reduce costs.
i. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.
Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
Salary : $35 - $55