RNRegistered Nurse Cardiac Ep Lab RN
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title
Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Cardiac EP Lab RN provides evidence based care in Cardiac EP Labs; monitors electrical and hemodynamic parameters; assesses patient during procedures and delivers therapy; provides moderate sedation during procedures. Performs advanced diagnostic and invasive procedures in the Cardiac EP Lab. Monitor circulate and assist Electrophysiologist as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions- Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.
- Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
- Attends to patient needs during electrophysiology studies including monitor patients vital signs. -
- Circulates during procedure as applicable.
- Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing for the patients care.
- Obtains and records hemodynamic electrical and angiographic data; operates hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment if applicable.
- Participates in late staffing per established late staffing schedule.
- Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Participates in orienting new staff.
- Prepares patient and equipment for electrophysiology procedures; prepares site of entry draping patient arranging sterilized instruments and catheters and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing as applicable.
- Prepares the Electrophysiology Lab procedures rooms by ensuring that adequate stock is available.
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Graduate
- Associate Degree Nursing in Nursing Perioperative & Procedures - For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24 2017; must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA
Preferred Education and Experience
- Bachelor Degree Nursing
- 2 or more years of ICU or previous Cath Lab experience
- Electrophysiology Lab (Cath Lab and/or EP Lab) experience
- 2 or more years of ICU or previous Cath Lab experience
Required Licensure and Certification
- Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing State of Kansas OR State of Missouri
Preferred Licensure and Certification
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR
- Registration as Cardiovascular Technologist (RCVT) OR
- Cardiovascular Certificate License or Registration CCRN
Knowledge Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R-49063Important information for you to know as you apply:
The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age disability veteran status genetic information or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity Equity & Inclusion.
The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link .
Employment with the health system is contingent upon among other things agreeing to the and signing the agreement to the DRP.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education.
