Local Contract Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab
Cincinnati, OH
Pyramid Consulting (Travel)
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Title: RN EP Lab

Location: Cincinnati, OH 45219

Shift: Days. 4X10

Duration: 13 Weeks

Job Description:

• The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals.
• The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• The care is culturally based and age specific.
• The RN adheres to American Nursing Association (ANA) code of ethics and to the scope of practice described in the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.

Unit Description:
EP Lab Lab

• The EP Lab has 5 procedure rooms and is staffed by RN’s with critical care backgrounds and radiology technicians.
• We use state of the art technology in the treatment of many types of abnormal heart rhythm disturbances.
• Procedures performed include, permanent pacemaker implants; permanent implantable defibrillators; implantable loop recorders; ablations for atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardias, supraventricular tachycardias, and convergent ablations; left atrial appendage occludes; extractions of chronic device implants; tilt table studies and autonomic disorder testing.
• We are involved in many research studies for treatment of arrhythmias as well.
  Staff are highly skilled and able to care for patients at all levels, including ICU patients, VAD patients, & post-surgery patients.
• Good outcomes and patient safety are the highest priority and staff are proud of their patient satisfaction scores and low complication rates.
• We work in a fast paced environment and utilize team based nursing in conjunction with EP physicians, anesthesia team, and ancillary departments to provide the highest level of care possible.

Required Skills & Experience:

• The RN demonstrates the knowledge, abilities, and skills to provide age and culturally specific patient care and education
• The RN effectively communicates with peers, utilizes appropriate channels of communication and maintains absolute confidentiality.
• The RN maintains competence and demonstrates evidence of continuing professional growth.
• The RN demonstrates the ability to accept and implement change and the ability to work in a culturally diverse setting.
• Will consider with Cath Lab experience.

Education:

• Diploma of Nursing
• BSN (Preferred)

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Ohio RN License or Compact.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)