Patients in the EP and Cardiac Cath Lab are cared for by a multidisciplinary team including: EP and Cath Lab Registered Nurses, Registered Radiologic Technologists, Anesthesia providers, Electrophysiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, and Cardiologists. Patients require continuous cardiac monitoring, frequent physician, nursing and ancillary service intervention, and other specialized treatment and/or procedures such as: hemodynamic monitoring, aortic balloon pumps, Impella, pericardiocentesis, transfusion of blood products, insertion of permanent and temporary pacemakers, cardiac ablations, cardioversion, defibrillation, pain management, sedation and titration of intravenous medications including vasoactive agents, cardiac agents, anticoagulants, and anti­platelet agents.

 

The department is open Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1800 for routine, urgent, and emergent cases. An on-call team is available 7 days a week after routine hours of operation. Resource nurses in the Cardiac Cath Lab are not required to take call after hours. Resource nurses may be required to cross train to the Registered Nurse Coordinator (RNC) role and/or both adult EP and Cath Lab procedures.

$59.94-$91.19 per hour, based on RN Degree and level of experience (Resource)

 

The OHSU Clinical registered nurse (RN) provides compassionate, evidence-based, and efficient care to individuals, families, communities and patient populations. The Clinical RN's care delivery is consistent with the Oregon Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and the ANA Code of Ethics. The Clinical RN demonstrates the professional role obligations of scientist, leader, and knowledge transferor [Onsomble Model of the Professional Role™]. Professional accountability enriches the Clinical RN's engagement as a leader in promoting an inter-professional culture of collaborative decision-making, innovation, life-long learning, and teamwork. The Clinical RN exemplifies the principles of a Culture of Safety by committing to a Just Culture, a Reporting Culture, a Learning Culture, and an Engaged Informed Culture.

• External applicants: Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Degree from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA)
• Internal applicants: Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
• BLS and ACLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• BLS must not expire during orientation or probation period, and must have the same expiration date (upload documentation with online application)
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Experience with administering moderate sedation and patient management during sedation procedures within the past year.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Experience with EKG monitoring and IV skills required.

Department Specific Preferences (competencies, certifications, etc.):

• Knowledge/experience related to arterial and venous femoral access/sheath removal/management. Completion of sheath removal competency upon hire; maintenance of competency thereafter.
• Knowledge/experience with radiation safety, fluoroscopy
• Knowledge/experience related to moderate/conscious sedation administration and recovery, as well as anesthesia recovery.  Annual completion of moderation/deep sedation competency and continued demonstration of skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge/experience related to TEE/Cardioversion procedures.
• CCRN or RCIS certification preferred for external and internal candidate.

Usual Orientation Time:  

• Specialty Experience: 3-4 months
• Experience, but not in specialty area: 4-6 months
• Resource Nurse: 4-6 weeks and limited exposure to roles within the department dependent on experience.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.