Cardiology Device Registered Nurse (RN)

American Addiction Centers • Libertyville, IL

3d • $36 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Registered Nurse position in the Cardiology department, supporting the Libertyville location. The role involves direct and indirect nursing care for patients with cardiac pacemakers and automatic internal cardiac defibrillator systems. Responsibilities include patient education, medication administration, device monitoring and management, performing interrogations and reprogramming, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The position also requires accurate documentation in the EMR and efficient time management.

Requirements

• BSN or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience, with at least one-year current experience in EP/Device clinic or 5+ years of cardiovascular experience.
• Proficient in interpretation of EKG/cardiac rhythms/ arrhythmias.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Good computer and organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to assess, plan and intervene and evaluate the physical, emotional and education needs of patients.
• Basic keyboarding and typing skills.
• Current RN license in the State of Illinois.
• CPR certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Frequent periods of extended standing and sitting.
• Possible lifting and assisting of patients.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Support Libertyville location.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient education on all aspects of heart pacing.
• Administers medications according to approved policy/procedure following protocol or physician order and monitors response.
• Evaluates and manages the care of patients with cardiac pacemakers and automatic internal cardiac defibrillator systems.
• Contacts patients regarding company recalls, requiring closer monitoring and appropriate measures for any further changes in the device.
• Demonstrates knowledge of devices, their effects, and utilizes critical thinking skills.
• Performs an independent daily review of remote transmission of implanted devices.
• Correlates information with the clinical condition of patients to assist in the management of arrhythmias.
• Performs all interrogations and necessary reprogramming of devices in patients scheduled in the office setting.
• Prepares patients for exams and treatments physically and mentally and monitors their response.
• Assists physician with all procedures and treatments for the unit.
• Orders tests and reviews results according to department protocol or as ordered by physician.
• Performs transtelephonic checks on pacemaker patients.
• Provides reports of transtelephonic checks to physicians.
• Schedules all transtelephonic checks via EMR system and notifies patients.
• Reports abnormal findings, patient complaints, or concerns, to physician or supervisor.
• Assures the accuracy and completeness of messages.
• Triages and prioritizes messages, communicating information to providers/patients in a timely manner.
• Reviews information regarding the patient’s device, health history, medications and all information pertaining to the patient’s heart failure status.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers.
• Explains procedures and test results using language appropriate to patient's level of understanding.
• Serves as an advocate and liaison between patients, staff, physicians and external customers.
• Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective, efficient and safe patient care.
• Provides consistent and accurate documentation of patient information, care and concerns in the EMR.
• Completes billing of all services provided in the device clinic.
• Completes vouchers, referrals and requisitions with all appropriate information.
• Completes all patient documentation within two full clinic business days after care and/or services have been provided.
• Manages time and demonstrates resource management skills effectively to complete daily activities.
• Delegates tasks to others.
• Maintains patient flow by keeping rooms clean, stocked and available and maintains adequate inventory.
• Checks equipment and trays for proper functioning and availability.
• Provides direction and supervision to other licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Performs additional duties when and where indicated.

Benefits

• 401(k) company contributions: 3% of your eligible annual salary
• 401(k) employer match: dollar for dollar up to 3%
• Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree