Job Description

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Job Title

RN Specialist Electrophysiology

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Electrophysiology-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

AK0673

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:30am-6:00pm

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

The Electrophysiology Lab specializes in the treatment of patients with cardiac rhythm disorders. Typical procedures include pacemaker and ICD implantation, ablation of cardiac arrhythmias, left atrial appendage occlusion device implantation, cardioversions, and tilt table studies. The EP Lab uses cutting edge technology, including the use of a robotic magnetic navigation system to accommodate the intricate cases they see. World-class physicians attract a complex patient population in which the EP lab serves with excellent outcomes.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director of the Heart & Vascular Center and the Manager of the EP Lab, RNs on this team work closely with physicians and the anesthesia team to provide professional nursing care for all patients. This role allows RNs to work within a small team caring for patients in an OR setting and have the ability to specialize in Electrophysiology. This team is very supportive of their professional development as cardiac nurses and provides a clear career path within industry.

A caregiver in this position works 7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday on 4 10hr days with either Wednesday or Friday off.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide patient care during procedures such as electrophysiology studies, RF and cryo ablations, permanent pacemaker and ICD implants, LAAO implants, tilt table studies and cardioversions.

• Circulate and monitor, scrub and document during procedures.

• Complete nursing assessment, document findings in patient records and notify physician of abnormal findings.

• Establish a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family and health care team.

• Perform nursing procedures and treatments as directed by physician or LIP in the treatment and management of patient care.

• Evaluate, initiate and maintain standards of care consistent with CCHS policies and procedures.

• Assist with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned.

• Administer medications and treatments.

• Direct, coordinate and participate in the evaluation and supervision of nursing care provided to patients.

• Establish patient care priorities and delegate nursing activities according to the patient needs.

• Serve as charge nurse when assigned.

• Participate in education, research and performance improvement activities.

• Develop, evaluate, adapt, document and provide health education to patients and families.

• Assist in the preparation of department specific education for patients and colleagues.

• Cover other nursing roles in the department.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN program)

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross within six months of hire

• One year of recent RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Two years of recent RN experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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