About this Perioperative Registered Nurse - Cardiac EP - Per Diem role at Boston Medical Center
Position: Registered Nurse
Department: Cardiac EP Lab
Schedule: Per Diem
ABOUT THE CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY (EP) LAB AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER:
The Electrophysiology Registered Nurse functions as a member of the Electrophysiology patient care team that includes registered nurses, Electrophysiology Cardiovascular Technologists, nurse
practitioners, cardiology fellows and faculty physicians. This individual is responsible for helping to develop and implement systems to assure the smooth and efficient flow of patients for procedures in the Electrophysiology (EP) Lab. Duties include but are not limited to the patient assessment, administration of medications, moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, circulating during EP procedures and other procedures scheduled in our invasive procedure labs. This position also assists in pre and post patient assessment and patient care, patient and family teaching, during the invasive procedures. This individual is able to demonstrate clinical expertise in working with electrophysiology patients during invasive diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology, and device implantation procedures.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As an RN in the Cardiac EP Lab, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model you will be uplifted by a supportive nursing organization, and will be able to deliver the excellent care to your patients that they deserve.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver nursing care in the Perioperative Services unit, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients
- Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families
- Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues
- Update and manage patient records
- Enter and interpret computerized data/information
- Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization
- Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- 1+ years of RN experience preferred
- Certification in basic life support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required in certain units
- Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
- Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
- Basic computer proficiency
- Fluency in another language a plus
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Current (within 2 years) ICU experience required.
- Previous Electrophysiology (EP) experience strongly preferred.
- Previous Moderate Sedation experience strongly preferred.
- Prior EP experience is strongly preferred and beneficial.
JOB BENEFITS:
- Competitive pay
- Staff self-scheduling
- Weekend shift differentials
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
- Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
- Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
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* Must have recent or current EP experience within 2 years
*Must have moderate sedation experience.
*ICU.CCU experience strongly preferred.
Compensation Range:
$38.05- $75.33This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
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