Electrophysiology Nurse, Associate

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• Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect.
• University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.
• EO/AA The Associate Electrophysiology Nurse provides nursing care to Electrophysiology patients in the procedural lab.
• This position serves as the entry nurse position in the Electrophysiology Lab.
• The associate nurse performs at a task-oriented skill level, and performs troubleshooting and complex tasks under the guidance of experienced nurses.
• This position includes an orientation to the nurse monitor, nurse circulator and the scrub role for electrophysiology procedures in the lab and the hybrid OR.
• Associate nursing responsibilities include safety checks, equipment management, product entry, patient documentation in Epic, administration of medications, and moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm interpretation, assisting in EP procedures in the Hybrid OR, assisting with anesthetized patients, patient preparation, scrubbing into sterile procedures and sheath management.
• During and after orientation, staff are responsible for seeking assistance with responsibilities outside of their current knowledge level and are active participants with area leadership to create a plan for advancing practice past task orientated care.
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Responsibilities

Tests, monitors, and maintains safe equipment handling for proper and safe operation. Properly uses Epic for patient care and procedural documentation. Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients as needed for Moderate Sedation or Anesthesia Support. Prepares patients and equipment for electrophysiology procedures by preparing the site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating, and setting-up monitoring/mapping equipment, pressure transducers, and tubing. Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment. Performs associate nurse circulating functions during the procedure. Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing for the patient's care. Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases. Monitors patient's vital signs. Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Properly decrements supplies from inventory and restocks supplies when time allows. Performs sheath removal and manual pressure as needed for hemostasis. May perform scrub role for surgical implantation of pacemakers, interval cardiac defibrillators and cardiac ablation procedures. Assists with the department's required quality programs. Participates in a rotational call schedule for procedures after scheduled hours, limited weekend hours and holiday coverage. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above at the associate nurse skill level. Ability to provide care to the population served. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual. Knowledge of electronic monitoring devices. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills in alignment with Promise Standards Demonstrated leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high-stress situations. Ability to deal with hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.