Cardiac Implanted Electronic Device (CIED) RN

CaroMont Health•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

The CIED RN manages cardiac implanted electronic devices by evaluating, programming, and troubleshooting devices in the office, in the hospital, and through remote monitoring. The RN triages patients in person and by telephone, directs clinical concerns to the appropriate personnel or department, and participates in departmental quality improvement activities. The role also involves operating CIED programmers and office equipment, and performing duties as directed by providers under the supervision of the designated nursing leader, within scope-of-practice guidelines and departmental standards of care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current RN license to practice in North Carolina, either an NC license or a participating multistate (compact) license.
Ongoing nursing education.
At least two years of experience in direct CIED management or successful completion of a formal Device Specialist training course.
Current IBHRE certification or eligibility to test for Certified Cardiac Device Specialist; IBHRE certification is required within 24 months of employment.
Ability to interpret EKGs.
Current Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers.
Knowledge of cardiac medications.
Ability to clinically assess patients, including wound checks and vital signs.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience in cardiac nursing, with an emphasis on electrophysiology.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, program, and troubleshoot CIEDs in the office, hospital, and through remote monitoring.
Triage patients in the office and over the telephone.
Direct patient clinical concerns to appropriate personnel or departments.
Participate in departmental quality improvement activities.
Operate CIED programmers, computers, telephones, copiers, and fax machines.
Perform duties as directed by providers and under the supervision of the designated nursing leader, following scope-of-practice guidelines and departmental standards of care.