Team Leader EP/Cath Lab Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Position Details

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00
Shift: M-F with Call Rotation
Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL
Pay Rate: Min $36.24 Mid $43.59 Position Summary

Responsible for assisting the Cardiologist on all procedures in the Electrophysiology Lab, including: device implants and arrhythmia ablations. Serve the need of patients by overseeing the development, integration, and evaluation of the effectiveness of patient protocols and effects on patient outcomes. Deliver direct/indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment; implementation and prioritization of patient’s problems and needs; and development/implementation/evaluation of a nursing plan of care. Demonstrates sound judgment and critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality, age-specific care; demonstrates department-specific competencies. Document accurately and in a timely manner. Effectively interacts with patients, families and physicians while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Position Responsibilities
People At The Heart Of All That We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

Safety And Performance Improvement

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

Stewardship

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

Standard Work: Team Leader EP/Cath Lab Registered Nurse

• Demonstrates accurate documentation of patient information according to documentation standards in PEARL; including patient and family education, nursing interventions, medications, treatments, and patient’s response to care.
• Administers medications accurately; observes and documents patient response.
• Communicates effectively with the physician, members of the multidisciplinary team, patient and family members. Initiates appropriate consults when indicated (dietary, social services, etc.).
• Maintains patient comfort, confidentiality and privacy; adheres to HIPAA standards.
• Organizes job functions and work assignments to effectively complete work within established time frames, including delegating appropriately and providing direction to other team members.
• Sets up and operates specialized EP equipment, including data recording systems, programmable stimulators, mapping systems, and various generators and other equipment involved in EP procedures.
• Performs duties of scrub assistance for cardiologist and Electrophysiologists during catheter ablation and device implant procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all equipment and systems/technology necessary to complete duties on all EP cases including: operating specialized EP equipment, including data recording systems, programmable stimulators, mapping systems, and various generators and other equipment involved in EP procedures.
• Has knowledge of ICD and pacemaker interrogation before and after EP procedure.
• Always maintains a professional demeanor and dress

Supervisor/Team Lead Capabilities

• Demonstrates accountability for shift/team operations and care/service delivery to support achievement of organizational priorities.
• Coaches front line team members to support ongoing professional development and hardwire technical and professional capabilities.
• Creates a high performing team by building strong relationships, delegating work and nurturing commitment and engagement.
• Manages team conflict/issues implementing appropriate corrective actions, improvement plans and regular performance evaluations.
• Applies change management best practices and standard work to support departmental changes and ensure effective team transition.
• Promotes a healthy and safe culture to advance system, team and service experience.

Competencies & Skills

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Associate Degree

Nonessential:

• Bachelor Degree

Other information:
Essential Experience:
- One and a half years experience in critical care unit or ED or minimum of one year experience as a Cath Lab or EP lab RN

Preferred Experience:
- Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (RCES) or Certification in Pacing and Electrophysiology with the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE).

Essential Certification:
Current license as Registered Nurse in Florida. The following certifications for specific departments are required: ACLS, RCES within one year of completing probationary period of hire. Competency in ECG interpretation

Essential License: RN
Preferred License: BSN

Salary : $36 - $44