Cardiac Device Nurse

BJC HealthCare • Saint Peters, MO

57d • Hybrid

About The Position

Come join our team as a full-time Cardiac Device Nurse with BJC Medical Group located in Wentzville & St. Peter's, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team! Outpatient 40-Hours per week Day Shift - 3 days in office, 2 days work from home Benefit Eligible NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS Overview BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician-led organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with top-ranked hospitals in the Midwest region. Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to extraordinary care in over 145 locations and over 25 specialties in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas. Our providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction, quality health care, and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Role Purpose Responsible for providing clinical care for patients with implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and loop devices. Must demonstrate the professional and technical skills required to evaluate patient arrhythmia's and cardiac rhythm management devices, including program settings and troubleshooting. Acquires, maintains, and integrates knowledge of scientific principles and derived technology-based interventions for all cardiac devices.

Requirements

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing
• 2-5 years
• No Experience
• RN

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing in-office and/or remote interrogations and any necessary reprogramming of cardiac devices.
• Including the interpretation of arrhythmia's, troubleshoot, and reprogram settings of pacemakers and defibrillators according to patients needs and department protocols.
• Independently documents instance of patient care in electronic medical record.
• Assures the accuracy and completeness of documentation and adherence to billing guidelines.
• Performs independent daily reviews of remote transmissions from implanted devices.
• Completes trans-telephonic checks on patient devices requiring follow up in between office visits to assess basic function and patient status.
• Correlates information with the patients clinical condition to assist in the management of arrhythmias.
• Provides reports to physicians and completes required follow up.
• Triages and prioritizes patient plan of care and communicates information to providers/patients in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates triage skills pertinent to determining normal and abnormal conditions.
• Reviews patient information including device, health history, medications and health status.
• Provides appropriate education and support to patient and/or family.
• Responsible for documenting patient contacts regarding any company recalls including more frequent monitoring and taking appropriate actions for any required device changes.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees