Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryFacilitates electrophysiology procedures through room preparation, patient preparation, patient monitoring. Assists physicians with procedures in scrubbing, monitoring and stimulating roles. Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (JCAHO, DHEC, CMS). Provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The Electrophysiology setting may require some amount of late stay shifts and on-call work.Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology (EP) LabsOur Cath lab and EP labs are in our Free-standing Heart Hospital. The EP lab consist of 2 EP suites, and we are in the process of opening an additional space for EP as our program is growing. We currently have 4 dedicated EP physicians and are in the process of adding more physicians. We do all types of ablations, device implants and watchmen in our EP labs.Bonus EligibleThis position is bonus-eligible, follow this link for details. Essential FunctionsAll team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Accomplishes monitoring duties for implantable devices and all EP ablations to include complex. Monitors patient's electrocardiogram and reports rhythm disturbances to physician. Monitors and record intracardiac and intravascular pressures.Accomplishes scrub duties. Practices sterile techniques. Ensures tasks are accomplished effectively and accurately. Assists and anticipates needs of physicians.Accomplishes circulating duties. Prepares procedure room using infection control guidelines. Ensures radiation protection techniques are followed. Performs accurate set-up of EP equipment. Ensures proper use of RF generator and stimulator. Places electrodes, defibrillator, and appropriate ground pads on patient for monitoring. Checks prep for accuracy. Checks patient chart for correct permit. Performs quality equipment checks daily.Assists with recovery duties. Obtains hemostasis as needed. Safely returns patients to room or nursing unit after procedure when necessary. Checks for pedal pulse and bleeding. Ensures that patient is comfortable. Ensures other team members are informed of patient status.Orders and restocks supplies as needed. Retrieves supplies from Central Supply and Material Services as needed. Compares case load and on-hand supplies and obtains needed supplies. Ensures instruments are cleaned and prepared for Central Supply per department policy and infection control.Using the nursing process to gather patient information, formulates a plan of care, implement the plan of care, and evaluate and/or revise the care plan. Incorporates patient family learning needs and teaches accordingly.Ensures appropriate surveillance of assigned patients; identifies barriers related to specific care issues and seeks assistance as appropriate, thereby maintaining quality and patient safety.Maintains professional licensure and takes personal accountability for maintaining competency through education and professional activities.Successful completion of the PH arrhythmia Competency exam.Performs other duties as assigned.Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.Minimum RequirementsEducation - Associate degree in NursingExperience - Two (2) years of Cardiac Telemetry and two (2) years of EP lab experienceIn Lieu OfNARequired Certifications, Registrations, LicensesRegistered Nurse in the state work is performed.BLSACLSRCIS preferredRCES preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesUnderstands mechanics of arrhythmias. Knowledge of mapping techniques for ablation and arrhythmias. Basic computer skillsKnowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)Data entry skillsWorking knowledge of patient equipmentWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Location5 Medical Park Rd RichlandFacility1510 Richland HospitalDepartment15107146 ElectrophysiologyShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.