Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and createthe steppingstonestoward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort, and we are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

The Electrophysiology Lab specializes in the treatment of patients with cardiac rhythm disorders. Typical procedures include pacemaker and ICD implantation, ablation of cardiac arrhythmias, left atrial appendage occlusion device implantation, cardioversions, and tilt table studies.The EP Lab usescutting edgetechnology, including the use of a robotic magnetic navigation system to accommodate the intricate cases they see. World-class physicians attract a complex patient population in which the EP labserves withexcellent outcomes.

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director of the Heart & Vascular Center and the Manager of the EP Lab, RNs on this team work closely with physicians and the anesthesia team to provide professional nursing care for all patients.This role allows RNs to work within a small team caring for patients in an OR setting andhave the ability tospecialize in Electrophysiology. This team isvery supportiveof their professional development ascardiac nursesand provides a clear career path withinindustry.

A caregiver in this position works7:30am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday on 4 10hr days with either Wednesday or Friday off.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide patient care during procedures such as electrophysiology studies, RF andcryoablations, permanentpacemakerand ICD implants, LAAO implants, tilt tablestudiesand cardioversions.

• Circulate andmonitor,scruband document during procedures.

• Complete nursing assessment, document findings in patient records andnotifyphysicianofabnormal findings.

• Establish a care plan in collaboration with the patient,familyand health care team.

• Perform nursing procedures and treatments as directed by physician or LIP in the treatment and management of patient care.

• Evaluate,initiateandmaintainstandards of care consistent with CCHS policies and procedures.

• Assistwith specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned.

• Administer medications and treatments.

• Direct,coordinateandparticipatein the evaluation and supervision of nursing care provided to patients.

• Establish patient care priorities and delegate nursing activities according to thepatientneeds.

• Serve aschargenurse when assigned.

• Participate in education,researchand performance improvement activities.

• Develop, evaluate, adapt,documentand providehealth education to patients and families.

• Assistin the preparation ofdepartment specificeducation for patients and colleagues.

• Cover other nursing roles in the department.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (ADN or BSN program)

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS through the American Red Cross within six months of hire

• One year of recent RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’sof Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Two years of recent RN experience

Physical Requirements:

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.