Cardiac Device RN Billings Downtown Clinic Cardiology
About The Position
The Cardiac Device Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, coordinating, planning, implementation and evaluating care of patients who have had Cardiac Devices implanted for treatment or diagnosis of cardiac related rhythms. The Cardiac Device Nurse coordinates the interrogation, programming, and triaging of implanted devices’ data, acquired during in-clinic visits or through remote transmissions. The role also serves to educate patients, providers, and other clinical staff on the utility of implantable devices, the intricacies of device functionality and data, and the role these devices play in the management of arrhythmia patients. This position will work with the Heart Failure specialty within Cardiology clinic. Will work closely with Heart Faiilure APP and Physician.
Requirements
- Current RN License in state of practice.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Practice specific certification as required by the clinical setting in which they work (i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc.).
- Previous Cardiology experience; ECG, Tele Unit, CV ICU, Cath Lab, or CV positions within industry etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer software.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work, multi-task, and follow-though on details.
Nice To Haves
- Cardiology experience required
- Heart Failure experience strongly preferred.
- Experience as an RN
- Previous experience in arrhythmia management and implanted cardiac devices.
- IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) certification.
- Bachelor's Degree related field
Responsibilities
- Interrogating implanted devices, monitoring and documenting patients’ response to therapy or changes in device settings, programming adjustments per physician's order
- Addressing and prioritizing remote transmissions and alert management, including troubleshooting devices.
- Maintain Device Clinic Database: Responsible for all aspects of the clinic database.
- Respond to patient needs: provide patient education regarding devices and respond to calls for device related issues from patients, providers, and vendors.
- Commitment to continuing education in implantable device procedures and technology.
- Works with compliance to develop, implement and follow through on action plans when industry device recall and advisories occur.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
