Electrophysiology Registered Nurse (EP RN)

Schedule

3 x 12 hour shifts, primarily days with some late-night (evenings), holidays, and on-call duties as needed by the unit.

Job Overview

The Electrophysiology Registered Nurse (EP RN) plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive care to patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures. The role encompasses both primary nursing and circulator responsibilities within the procedural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• As primary nurse, assess patient needs, review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, IV access, procedural orders, and other pertinent information prior to procedures.
• Identify patient-specific risks and coordinate care with the Electrophysiologist, Anesthesia, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and holding/recovery staff.
• During procedures, maintain a patient-focused role with ongoing assessment, medication administration within scope and orders, and moderate sedation when applicable.
• Document all procedural and safety measures in the electronic health record system (Epic) and communicate any changes in patient condition to the procedural team.
• Assist in the circulator role, including obtaining and opening sterile supplies, preparing equipment, and ensuring all necessary materials are available throughout procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Anesthesia during anesthetized procedures and provide backup pacing support during cardiac implant procedures as required.
• Facilitate timely room starts and turnover, coordinating effectively with the Charge Nurse, vendors, and other team members for optimal procedural care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in New York.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cardiac implant or structural heart scrub is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in moderate sedation is required.

Typical Procedures

• Pulmonary vein isolation (PFA) and radiofrequency (RF) ablations for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia, AV nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT), Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW), and other atrial nodal reentrant tachycardias.
• Device implants including traditional pacemakers (single, dual, cardiac resynchronization therapy [BiV]) and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD), as well as Subcutaneous ICD, Leadless pacemaker, Loop recorders, and Left Atrial Appendage Closure devices (Watchman, Amulet).
• Hybrid procedures involving laser and low-risk interventions.