Nurse Shift Manager EP Program

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our EP Program Nurse Shift Manager, you will help patients undergoing cardiac electrophysiology (EP) procedures by coordinating their care and managing the inpatient EP program so they can receive safe, efficient, and high-quality treatment and achieve optimized outcomes.

Every day you will coordinate care for patients, including pre-operative and post-operative management, and communicate essential case updates to all involved parties. You will be expected to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including cardiac electrophysiologists, advanced practice providers (APPs), and nursing staff, while also providing patient education to facilitate timely discharge and managing procedure orders.

To be successful in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

• Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift. Assigns patients to available nursing staff, taking into consideration the patient's condition and the employee's skill level.
• Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
• Anticipates staffing needs and moves proactively to respond to them.
• Oversees stocking of supplies and updating patient records to ensure that the nursing floor is ready for subsequent shifts.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or other field
• BLS through American Heart Assoication
• ACLS through American Heart Association
• Minimum one (1) year cardiac nursing experience

Preferred:

• Prior electrophysiology or cardiology inpatient experience
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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