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Cardiac Electrophysiology Nurse

Employer
University of Toledo
Location
Ohio, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jul 26, 2022

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Position Type
Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services
Employment Type
Part Time


Title: Cardiac Electrophysgy Nurse

Department Org: 109670 - Heart and Vascular Center

Employee Classification: B6 - Unclass Part Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: Health Science Campus Hospital

Shift: 1

Start Time: 8:00am End Time: 16:30pm

Posted Salary:

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: False

Job Description:

Maintains standards of professional nursing practice and coordinates total nursing care for patients undergoing various cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Provides leadership by working collaboratively and cooperatively with other health care members. Considers specific age and cultural needs of the patient when providing care.
All employees must adhere to the following at all times:
• Employee is expected to adhere to UTMC Service Values including iCare standards at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as addresses patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care issues.
1. Adheres to all radiation safety issues by wearing badges, lead and recording length of exposure to patients.
2. Adheres to NPSG 07.01.01 by effectively washing hands when going from one patient to the next.
• Knowledgeable about patient safety and quality of care issues. Able to recognize safety issues in the department and handles incidents per institutional and/or departmental policies and procedures. If safety issues were identified; all issues were handled timely and appropriately.
• Department education and training focus has a direct impact on patient safety and reduces unsafe working conditions for employees.
• Employee attends and follows all department specific safety education and training in an effort to create a safe work environment.
1. Recognizes Frayed Cord:
Reports equipment dysfunction in timely manner.
Make sure alternate process is in place and action is taken.
Reduces adverse results or impact to patient care and the employee.
2. Recognize exposure to Blood:
Worked as a team to limit exposure and create a safe work environment.
Safety concerns: The manager has been timely with staff training and education.
Wiping up spills.
3. Follows standardized approach for handoff communication
Follows policy for communication including the opportunity to ask and respond to questions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education/Experience/Licensing:

1. Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
2. Minimum of 3 years experience related to the care of adult cardiac patient.
3. ACLS certification.
4. Specialty Certification preferred
5. Knowledge of Normal and Abnormal EKG’s, with the ability to recognize, identify and treat basic dysrhythmias.
6. The ability to work with a very flexible schedule. Must be willing to rotate shifts.
7. May be required to assume charge nurse role.
8. Physical requirements:
a) visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
b) ability to hear (with or without aides)
c) ability to orally communicate
d) good manual dexterity
e) ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally
f) ability to stand, walk frequently
g) ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and
h) ability to perform CPR (if a required for position).
(Definitions: Never 0%, Occasional 0-33%, Frequent 34-66%, Constant 67-100%)

Required Communication and other skills:

1. Exhibits accuracy, integrity and flexibility; is punctual and dependable.
2. Possesses organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
3. Demonstrates ability to work with self-direction and effectiveness under minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; possesses group facilitation skills.

Conditions of Employment:

All UToledo employees on all campuses, including those working on campus and working remotely, are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have an approved exemption.

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

Advertised: 25 Jul 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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