Registered Nurse Electrophysiology

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Electrophysiology outpatient cardiology clinic is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac electrophysiology procedures. This role involves performing and assisting with cardiac catheterization lab procedures, arrhythmia management, patient education, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care. The nurse must have at least 2 years of experience in Electrophysiology nursing and demonstrate expertise in cardiac diagnostics, interventions, and medication management within a fast-paced clinical environment. Responsibilities:

• Assist and perform cardiac catheterization lab procedures including pacemaker/defibrillator lead extraction and Watchman procedures.
• Conduct electrophysiology procedures such as arrhythmia induction, cardiac ablation, cardiac mapping, cardioversion, conduction studies, and insertion/programming of AICDs and pacemakers.
• Administer and manage medications including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, and thrombolytics.
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and obtain 12-lead EKG/ECG readings.
• Provide patient education focused on lifestyle modifications and medication adherence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC electronic medical record system.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Electrophysiology nursing.
• Proficiency in cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology procedures.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac medications including antiarrhythmics and thrombolytics.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and perform 12-lead EKGs.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with quality improvement initiatives in cardiology settings.
• Additional certifications related to cardiac electrophysiology or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).

Special Considerations:

• Position is a 13-week contract in an outpatient heart and vascular clinic.
• No weekend or on-call requirements.
• Work is performed in a specialized cardiac electrophysiology environment requiring strict adherence to procedural protocols.
• Scrub attire of any color is acceptable.

Scheduling:

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, 5 eight-hour shifts per week.
• Schedule is fixed with no floating between units.