Registered Nurse - EP Lab in Anchorage, AK

Description Registered Nurse - EP Lab Location:- Anchorage, AK, 99508 Duration:- 13 Weeks Shift:- Day 4x10-Hour (07:00 - 17:00) Pay rate:- $80- $92/hr W2. Benefits & perks • Health Insurance Options, Sick leave, 401(k) Facilitation • Spot Bonus, Loyalty Bonus, Compliance Bonus • Direct Deposit and Weekly Payroll • Support from Happiness Managers, Access to Clinical Supervisor Responsibilities of Registered Nurse - EP Lab • Pre-procedure Preparation: Prepare patients for EP procedures, including explaining the procedure, obtaining consent, and ensuring patient comfort and safety. • Assistance During Procedures: Assist physicians during EP procedures by providing necessary instruments and equipment, monitoring patient vital signs, and maintaining a sterile field. • Patient Monitoring: Monitor patients closely before, during, and after EP procedures, including assessing vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and patient responses to medication. • Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including sedatives, antiarrhythmics, and other medications necessary for patient care during EP procedures. • Documentation: Accurately document all aspects of patient care, including patient assessments, interventions, medications administered, and patient responses to treatment. • Patient Education: Provide patient and family education regarding EP procedures, post-procedure care, and medications. • Collaboration: Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, technicians, and other nurses, to ensure comprehensive patient care in the EP Lab. • Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the EP Lab to enhance patient outcomes and safety. Requirements for Registered Nurse - EP Lab • Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with a current Registered Nurse (RN) license. • Experience: Previous experience in a cardiac care setting, preferably in an EP Lab or cardiac catheterization lab, is highly desirable. • Certification: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required. Additional certifications in cardiac nursing or electrophysiology nursing are preferred. • Skills: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment. • Proficiency in cardiac monitoring equipment and interpretation of cardiac rhythms. • Competence in the use of electronic medical records (EMR) for documentation. • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients, and maneuver equipment as needed during EP procedures. • Professionalism: Demonstrates professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to providing patient-centered care.