RN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY (EP) LAB

Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Registered Nurse

The Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Registered Nurse demonstrates excellent customer service performance and supports a work environment in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare, and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

The EP Lab RN uses the nursing process, develops a plan of nursing care and then coordinates and delivers care to patients undergoing EP, cardiac rhythm management (CRM) and structural heart procedures. EP Lab nurses have the requisite skills and knowledge to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the outcomes of interventions. The EP Lab RN addresses the physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual responses of their patients. The EP Lab RN is concerned with patient safety as well as physiological and behavioral responses throughout the EP experience. The EP Lab RN works under the supervision of the Manager/Coordinator and Electrophysiologist. The EP Lab RN must possess excellent computer and organizational skills. The EP Lab RN is responsible and accountable for assisting the patient to move as rapidly, uneventfully, safely and effectively as possible through their procedure, identifying problems and potential problems, and reporting them to the physician. The EP Lab RN must be able to assess and care for adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. The EP Lab RN performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Models Covenant's Mission, Vision and Values of Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service in attitude and actions at all times consistent with the Code of Conduct.
• Clinical contact with patients in the adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.
• Ability to appropriately assess, care for and treat patients according to the age-appropriate care guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.
• Establishes priorities and makes ethically sound decisions to ensure safe patient care.
• Knowledge of nursing processes and experience in healthcare environment.
• Administers and evaluates pharmacological and other therapeutic treatment regimens.
• Responds to emergency situations to promote optimal patient outcomes by recognizing changes in the patient's health status.
• Functions with an awareness and application of safety as identified within the organization.
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strives to manage situations in a reduced-risk manner.
• Uses principles of aseptic practice in varying situations.
• Monitors patient hemodynamic data during procedures.
• Documents patient data to ensure continuity in the provision and coordination of patient care.
• Effectively communicates patient care needs / expectations / priorities with team members.
• Acts as a resource / educator for team members.
• Collaborates effectively with patient care units to facilitate safe patient outcomes.
• Documents on all hospital and department records as required.
• Serves as a mentor for other nurses.
• Performs departmental projects as required.
• Attends and participates in unit meetings.
• Adheres to unit / departmental policies, procedures and unit structure standards.
• Functions as a responsible team member.
• Maintains confidentiality in relation to patients, families, and the organization.
• Appropriately represents Covenant HealthCare by promoting a positive image to the departments, medical staff, leadership and outside constituents.
• Maintains professional standards by actively participating in continuing education activities, patient outcome activities, and inservices related to area of practice and ages of patient populations.
• Contributes to organization success targets for patient satisfaction and net operating margin.
• Demonstrates commitment to the quality philosophy and values of Covenant by maintaining established policies and procedures, organizational objectives, continuous quality improvement, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Ensures all duties are performed in a courteous manner.
• Addresses patient concerns as they arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Smiles, makes eye contact, and says hello Puts a smile in their voice on the phone
• Takes people where they need to go
• Is courteous to everyone
• Takes pride in Covenant - keeps it clean
• Offers help and asks, "What else can I do?"

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Nursing Degree (ADN, Diploma, BSN) from an accredited school of nursing

License to practice professional nursing (RN) in the State of Michigan

ACLS required

BLS required

Previous critical care experience and/or EP/Cath Lab experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Demonstrates appropriate care for the following age groups: Adolescent, adult and geriatric

Demonstrates principles of aseptic practice in all situations

Demonstrates knowledge in cardiac and interventional procedures

Demonstrates ability to perform hemodynamic monitoring

Excellent computer skills

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families and co-workers

Demonstrates an awareness of and assumes self-responsibility for working within the scope of the EP Lab RN role

Demonstrates the ability to remain calm during crisis situations

Demonstrates the ability to problem-solve and prioritize unit needs independently, efficiently and effectively

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to maintain punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.

Constant lifting up to 10lbs.

Constant hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision, and field of vision.

Frequent standing, walking, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, reaching, handling, feeling, and talking.

Occasional lifting up to 100 lbs.

Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, tasting, and smelling