University of Mississippi Medical Center is hiring: RN II-Cath and Electrophysio

RN II-Cath and Electrophysiology Lb - Cardiology-EP Lab

Location: Jackson, MS - Main Campus

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: 11 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R00038989

Job Summary:

To provide quality nursing care through application of the nursing process and established guidelines for nursing practices. Provides specialized support and assistance in the care of patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular and electrophysiologic procedures, including cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, the insertion of pacemakers, and other cardiac rhythm management procedures.

Education & Experience:

Must be licensed as RN for one (1) year. Two (2) years of RN experience in specified area preferred. BSN preferred.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: Valid RN license, ACLS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, tools and programs. Ability to work in a team environment. Must possess technical skills required to handle catheters, wires, etc., while maintaining aseptic technique within sterile field. Must maintain clinical competency in routine circulating and scrub duties according to AORN standards and established policies and procedures of cardiovascular services.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care for young adult through geriatric patients undergoing invasive cardiac/vascular/electrophysiology procedures.
• Assists in the efficient operations of the pre-, intra-procedural and post-procedural areas optimizing the use of resources to maximize productivity and minimize costs.
• Provides technical knowledge and skilled operation of all equipment used in the Electrophysiology (EP) lab and cath lab.
• Maintains an understanding of the features of various catheters and other supplies specific to the cath and EP labs.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to interpret complex intra-cardiac electrocardiograms during cath and EP Procedures.
• Actively participates in programming and interrogation of Cardiac Rhythm Management Devices for all vendors currently utilized (for staff hired for EP lab only).
• Documents, observes and communicates patient's information in the pre, intra, and post procedure areas for diagnostic and interventional cases.
• Maintains sterile field and aseptic technique during intra-procedure diagnostic and interventional cases.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely scrub and assist the physician during complex cath and EP procedures.
• This position requires the individual to be flexible in their work schedule including extended shifts.
• Documents the administration of procedural sedation and serves as a preceptor for procedural sedation for other registered nurses.
• Verifies the accuracy of "point of care" lab equipment through the utilization of pre-established quality controls.
• Reports appropriate patient information according to the hospital policy and procedure upon patient transfer to the next level of care.
• Participates in annual radiation safety competency evaluation and annual inspections.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
• Physical and Environmental Demands:
• Requires constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to biohazardous conditions, and constant bending, lifting, and walking.

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Job Posting Date:

10/29/2024

About Us:

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), headquartered in Jackson, is the state's only academic medical center. Here, we work to improve the lives of Mississippians through our three missions of education, research, and health care.

Education: UMMC includes seven health science schools: medicine, nursing, dentistry, health related professions, graduate studies, population health, and pharmacy.

Research: From world-renowned studies on heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension to advanced treatment for cancer, researchers at UMMC are unraveling the diseases that affect Mississippians.

Health Care: UMMC provides a wide-range of patient care programs, including the state’s only Children’s hospital, heart, kidney, liver, and pancreas transplant programs.

EEO Statement: The University of Mississippi Medical Center provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons.