OverviewM Health Fairview has an immediate opening for an Electrophysiology Nurse Clinician at the M Health Fairview Heart Clinic. This role will support both the Maplewood and Woodwinds Clinic locations. Join M Health Fairview, the largest healthcare system in the state! The M Health FV Highland Park Clinic is a growing and collaborative clinic. Our clinic hours are 7:30AM to 5PM Monday - Friday, so no evenings, weekends, or holidays! This provides an excellent work life balance!This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period) opening. The typical shift will be 8AM to 4:30PM or 8:30AM to 5PM, Monday - Friday.M Health Fairview offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental, 401k/403b with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and PTO! For details, please visit our benefits page by clicking here! (https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract)Responsibilities Job DescriptionThe EP Nurse Clinician provides nursing care to patients with electrophysiology cardiovascular disease within the scope of practice for a registered nurse. Heart care is delivered in collaboration with the physicians and healthcare team. Helps prepare, educate, and support electrophysiology patients pre and post heart care procedures. Evaluates patients, reviews diagnostic tests and initiates/modifies diet, lifestyle and other therapies using nursing processes.Job Expectations:Provides a deliberate patient and family centered partnership with the interdisciplinary Electrophysiology Heart Care program to facilitate a seamless patient experience between the Inpatient and Outpatient settingsLeads a team approach and serves as a single point of contact by facilitating and overseeing a subspecialty within the Electrophysiology Heart program (Complex PVI and VT Ablations, Cardiac Device Implants, Laser Lead Extractions, EP Studies/Ablation)Develops a patient centered care plan across the continuum: referral, consult, preop, post op, discharge, follow upReviews required test results and verifies that all necessary tests are completed and meet requirements for planned proceduresProvides patient/family electrophysiology focused education during clinic and/or via phone with electrophysiology heart teamProvides patient/family education during preoperative and postoperative nursing visitsEffectively communicates and work alongside the electrophysiology physicians and the electrophysiology advanced practice providers to provide patient carePerforms independent nursing care office visits, postprocedural physical assessments, and EKG/rhythm interpretationDaily management of patient care involving triage patient calls, managing results, and documentationMaintains knowledge of inclusion and exclusion criteria for specific electrophysiology proceduresTeam approach working with other electrophysiology nurse clinicians and actively participates in creating and implementing programmatic improvements and efficienciesWorks to maintain primary cardiology involvement and a referral process for electrophysiology proceduresWaitlist management and triage critical patients waiting for procedures appropriatelyCollaboration with the Cardiac Cath lab staff and scheduling to coordinate patient careSupports care provided to patient in transition of inpatient and outpatient settings through shared communication of plan of care and patient/family needsOrganization Expectations, as applicable:Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
Communicates in a respective manner.
Ensures a safe, secure environment.
Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.
Fulfills all organizational requirements
Completes all required learning relevant to the role
Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
Performs other duties as assigned
QualificationsRequired:EducationAssociate's degree in Nursing required.ExperienceExperience: 2 years of post-coronary or coronary critical care experience as a registered nurse.Knowledge: Knowledge of adult cardiovascular health and disease processes as well as related diagnostic and treatment modalities. Ability to perform a brief history and physical examination and to recognize abnormal findings.License/Certification/RegistrationBasic Life Support (BLS)Registered Nurse MN (RN)KnowledgeExcellent assessment and care coordination skillsUnderstanding or willing to learn a subspeciality of cardiology - ElectrophysiologyUnderstanding basic EKG rhythm interpretationAbility to communicate effectively with providers and within a teamAble to relay ideas to leadership regarding program growthPreferred:EducationBachelor's degree preferred.Other Skills We Desire:
Excellent customer service, public relations and communication skills
Ability to prioritize and work with a fluctuation in workload while working independently
Ability to adapt to change and engage in ongoing process improvement
Flexibility to work at other sites is encouraged
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.EEO StatementEEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
