Electrophysiology Lab

Opportunity:

RN - EP

Job Details:

• Work 3 x 12-hour shifts primarily during day hours with some late night/evening shifts
• Holiday and on-call/call shifts required per unit needs
• Function primarily as the primary nurse or circulator in electrophysiology procedures
• Conduct patient assessment, medication and safety review, clinical documentation, communication, and coordination of care before, during, and immediately following EP procedures
• Review patient medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, IV access, procedural orders, and other pertinent clinical information prior to procedures
• Identify patient-specific risks and coordinate with Electrophysiologist, Anesthesia, APPs, holding/recovery staff, and interdisciplinary team members
• Perform ongoing assessment, medication administration, and moderate sedation when applicable during procedures
• Document procedural and safety information in Epic throughout cases
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the procedural team
• Work closely with Anesthesia during anesthetized procedures and provide backup pacing support during cardiac implant procedures as required
• Perform circulator duties including obtaining and opening sterile supplies, pulling equipment, assisting with room setup and turnover, and maintaining appropriate fluids and supplies for ablation procedures
• Assist at the sterile field with basic patient and equipment preparation and preparation of sterile tables
• Support timely room starts and turnover and coordinate with the Charge Nurse, vendors, and other team members
• Typical procedures include PFA and RF ablations, cryo ablations, A-fib/flutter, atrial tach, AVNRT, WPW and other ANRT ablations using mapping systems such as Biosense Webster Carto, Abbott EnsiteX, Boston Sci Opal, and Medtronic Affera
• Device implants include traditional pacemakers, ICDs, Sub-Q ICD, leadless pacemakers, loop recorders, and LAAC devices such as Watchman and Amulet
• Proficiency in moderate sedation required
• Epic documentation proficiency required
• Cardiac implant or structural heart scrub experience preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• New York nursing license required
• Required certification: BLS (American Heart Association only)