From Catholic Health Services of Long Island's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Overview
Good Samaritan University Hospital Medical Center is a 537- bed (including 100 nursing home beds) teaching hospital and a member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. With almost 900 physicians on staff, and a level I Trauma Center, we care for well over 100,000 patients annually across the south shore of Long Island. Our reputation for excellence is built on great choices and empowered leadership, and fosters a team that's focused on evidence based practice, continual learning and exceptional quality of care.
Are you exceedingly driven, dedicated, and passionate about caring for your patients? Do you consistently create and nurture meaningful relationships with your team, your patients, and their loved ones, Can you strike the perfect balance of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence? Then you have what it takes to be a Good Samaritan Nurse. You are at the heart of health.
Job Details
Our EP Lab RN's:
Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures, including EP studies, cardiac ablations, device implantations, cardioversions, and related procedures.
Perform pre-procedure assessments, review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and diagnostic studies.
Prepare patients for procedures, including IV access, medication administration, patient education, and procedural consent verification.
Monitor patients throughout procedures for changes in cardiac rhythm, vital signs, neurological status, and overall condition.
Administer medications, including moderate sedation and emergency medications, in accordance with provider orders and organizational protocols.
Assist the electrophysiologist and procedural team with sterile technique, equipment preparation, and patient positioning.
Recognize and respond promptly to arrhythmias, hemodynamic instability, bleeding, allergic reactions, and other procedural complications.
Provide post-procedure care, including monitoring for vascular complications, arrhythmias, bleeding, and changes in patient condition.
Educate patients and families regarding procedures, medications, activity restrictions, wound care, and discharge instructions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses.
Collaborate effectively with electrophysiologists, cardiologists, anesthesia providers, radiology/technical staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in quality-improvement initiatives, patient-safety programs, infection prevention, and ongoing competency development.
Maintain knowledge of current electrophysiology practices, cardiac rhythms, procedural equipment, and emergency response protocols.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of critical nursing experience required. Previous experience in electrophysiology, cardiac catheterization, or procedural nursing preferred.
Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
Will consider Associates Degree if enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider certification required from the American Heart Association, Ability to wear and work while wearing protective lead garments for prolonged periods as required for radiation safety.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout the procedural and clinical areas.
Ability to lift, push, pull, transfer, and reposition patients and equipment as required, with appropriate assistance and use of safe patient-handling techniques.
Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by the position.
Ability to assist with patient transfers between beds, stretchers, procedure tables, and other clinical surfaces.
Compensation
Salary Range
USD $56.39 - USD $73.66 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
Responsibilities
Our EP Lab RN's: Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures, including EP studies, cardiac ablations, device implantations, cardioversions, and related procedures.
Perform pre-procedure assessments, review medical history, medications, allergies, laboratory results, and diagnostic studies.
Prepare patients for procedures, including IV access, medication administration, patient education, and procedural consent verification.
Monitor patients throughout procedures for changes in cardiac rhythm, vital signs, neurological status, and overall condition.
Administer medications, including moderate sedation and emergency medications, in accordance with provider orders and organizational protocols.
Assist the electrophysiologist and procedural team with sterile technique, equipment preparation, and patient positioning.
Recognize and respond promptly to arrhythmias, hemodynamic instability, bleeding, allergic reactions, and other procedural complications.
Provide post-procedure care, including monitoring for vascular complications, arrhythmias, bleeding, and changes in patient condition.
Educate patients and families regarding procedures, medications, activity restrictions, wound care, and discharge instructions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses.
Collaborate effectively with electrophysiologists, cardiologists, anesthesia providers, radiology/technical staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in quality-improvement initiatives, patient-safety programs, infection prevention, and ongoing competency development.
Maintain knowledge of current electrophysiology practices, cardiac rhythms, procedural equipment, and emergency response protocols.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2 years of critical nursing experience required. Previous experience in electrophysiology, cardiac catheterization, or procedural nursing preferred.
Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
Will consider Associates Degree if enrolled in an accredited BSN program.
Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider certification required from the American Heart Association, Ability to wear and work while wearing protective lead garments for prolonged periods as required for radiation safety.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout the procedural and clinical areas.
Ability to lift, push, pull, transfer, and reposition patients and equipment as required, with appropriate assistance and use of safe patient-handling techniques.
Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by the position.
Ability to assist with patient transfers between beds, stretchers, procedure tables, and other clinical surfaces.
Qualifications
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
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