Invasive Imaging and Recovery RN

Summary

This position cares for patients before, during and after an electrophysiology procedure. This position cares for Structural heart (including Watchman), Lead extractions, ablations, Vascular and EP pacemaker / device patients. This includes pre‑procedure assessment, pre‑medication, documentation of procedural process, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, mapping, post‑procedure care and patient education.

• Performs nursing care for the above outlined procedures, but not limited to: (35%)
• Circulates and assists during cases, including sterically dropping procedural supplies on tray, scrubbing in the case, running for supplies. (35%)
• Records all pertinent information on appropriate data sheets. (15%)
• Assists Radiologic Technologists circusing cases, sterically dropping procedural supplies on tray. (15%)

• Collaborates with physicians to provide a plan of care for each individualized patient.
• Assists in other radiology/cardiology procedures as needed.
• Performs clinical functions as needed.
• Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignment of nursing care.
• Presumes responsibility for professional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital.
• Precepts/mentors new employees and students.
• My Michigan Health is a technology‑driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. Employees may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.

• Credential: RN – Registered Nurse
• Credential: BLS – Basic Life Support
• Credential: ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Required

Education:

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASSOC). Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Education Specialization:

NRG

• Knowledge of critical care nursing as normally acquired through 2 years of experience working in a medical center or similar setting.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts clearly.
• Preferred:
  Electrophysiology skills as gained through a minimum of 1 year of experience working in an electrophysiology lab environment.

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes wearing lead and latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about the facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow My Michigan Health blood‑borne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance, and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0‑33% of the workday) lift or carry 21‑50 lbs., frequently 34‑66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or walk/stand/push/pull with arm/leg controls and constantly (67‑100% of the workday) 10 lbs.