How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

RN opportunity in Electrophysiology (EP) lab at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Our advanced techniques and cutting-edge technology are revolutionizing care for patients with cardiac rhythm abnormalities.  Our mission is to restore rhythm abnormalities back to normal through precise heart mapping and ablating malfunctioning pathways to keep every beat on time.  We also perform life-saving procedures, such as pacemaker and defibrillator implants, to support and protect every rhythm.  In the EP Lab, we don't just treat hearts - we restore the rhythm of life - where caring hearts truly care for hearts.

 

Assists physician with direct patient care during catheterization or interventional procedures in the scrub, circulator, and monitor positions. Delivers quality service through a team-oriented, collaborative approach to care for adult and geriatric patients.
 

Provides direct assistance to physicians and patient to achieve optimum outcomes.  Prepares patient and technically advanced equipment for advanced invasive procedures.  Scrubs and assists physician during procedures. Advises and plans with physicians on procedural strategies and supplies.  Assists in emergent conditions.  Assures patient, physician, and team needs are met during procedure. Serves as patient advocate, advising on sedation and pain medication for patient comfort.  Obtains and sets up procedural supplies and equipment.  Operates digital x-ray equipment and administers medications under the supervision and guidance of a licensed physician. Uses advanced critical thinking skills to manage emergency situations. Monitors and interprets EKG and hemodynamics during procedures. Inputs data from patient history, labs, and current case proceedings including equipment/supplies and documentation for ACC, conscious sedation, pain management, and medication administration. Performs basic data manipulation to obtain value areas, shunt calculation, and cardiac outputs.Participates as part of procedure team to provide specific patient care functions such as transport, sheath removal, closure site care, etc. Participates in providing and assuring informed consent and patient education. Contributes to Carilion Clinic's scorecard, performance improvement activities, and mission.  Actively participates in obtaining desired service line outcome. Provides Procedural Sedation according to the guidelines set forth in the Carilion Clinic “Procedural Sedation/Analgesia, Care of Patients Receiving” policy for patients greater than 12 years of age.  Maintains appropriate credential to monitor patients receiving sedation/analgesia.  What We Require:

Education: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (RN), with valid board licensure.

Experience: Critical care experience preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Must have valid nursing license (RN) in the state of Virginia.  Must have and maintain current AHA BLS-HCP certification.  Must successfully complete AHA ACLS within six months of hire date and maintain current status. Successful completion of cardiac monitoring course required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamworking skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

 

Requisition Number: 150139 
Employment Status: Full time 
Location: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Rehab Building 
Shift: Day/Evening 
Shift Details: 10 hr. Shift w/rotating day off and occasional late shift rotation.
Recruiter: MELISSA W FERGUSON 
Recruiter Phone: 540-525-4093 
Recruiter Email: MBWatts@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.