Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse

Overview Barnes‑Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The Cardiac Cath Lab, a division of the Cardiovascular Procedure Center, is on the leading edge of technology. As an Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse, you will be an integral part of the patient care team, using critical thinking, clinical expertise, and critical‑care skills to assess patients’ hemodynamic, neurologic, and respiratory responses during procedures. You will administer conscious sedation, continually assess sedation levels, and manage airway, always putting patients’ needs first and acting as a patient advocate. Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. Responsibilities Promotes patient and family‑centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post‑treatment home‑care needs and medication administration. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and in professional development. Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family, or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assesses patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs. BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Additional Information About The Role Up to a $7,500 Sign On Bonus for Eligible External Candidates Benefits Eligible (4) 10‑hour shifts No nights, weekends, holidays, or on‑call responsibilities BSN differential Minimum Requirements Education Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Nursing Experience No experience required Supervisor Experience No experience required Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) Preferred Requirements Education Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Experience Cardiac experience strongly preferred At least 2 years of bedside experience required Accept ADN, BSN, or MSN candidates Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time Adoption assistance Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Barnes-Jewish Hospital