Device Clinic Nurse (RN), Outpatient

Lifepoint Health • Missoula, MT

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About The Position

Device Clinic Nurse (Outpatient) Position Summary The Device Clinic Nurse provides expert, patient-centered care for individuals with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs)—including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy devices (CRT), and implantable loop recorders (ILRs). This role is responsible for in-clinic and remote device monitoring, interrogation and programming under provider guidance, triage of clinically significant alerts/arrhythmias, patient education, and coordination of care with electrophysiologists, cardiologists, and the wider outpatient team. The nurse ensures safe, evidence-based care, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient experience. Key Responsibilities Clinical Care & Device Management Perform in-clinic device interrogations, analyze diagnostics, identify alerts, and document findings; perform limited device programming per protocol and provider direction. Triage remote monitoring transmissions (e.g., CareLink, Merlin.net, LATITUDE, BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring); escalate clinically significant events. Recognize and respond to device- and arrhythmia-related issues, ensuring timely provider notification and patient follow-up. Support pre- and post-implant workflows, including education, incision checks, and follow-up. Prepare patients and equipment for in-office and procedural visits. Provide evidence-based patient education. Care Coordination & Communication Collaborate with providers to develop and execute care plans. Coordinate follow-up intervals and schedule appointments. Facilitate referrals, imaging, and authorizations. Document concisely in the EHR and communicate clearly with patients and families. Quality, Safety & Compliance Maintain accurate EHR and device platform records. Adhere to regulatory standards and clinic protocols. Participate in quality improvement initiatives. Support recall/advisory workflows and device population management.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• BLS certification.
• 1–2 years of cardiac/telemetry/EP experience.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• HRS/IBHRE certification.
• Prior device clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-clinic device interrogations, analyze diagnostics, identify alerts, and document findings; perform limited device programming per protocol and provider direction.
• Triage remote monitoring transmissions (e.g., CareLink, Merlin.net, LATITUDE, BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring); escalate clinically significant events.
• Recognize and respond to device- and arrhythmia-related issues, ensuring timely provider notification and patient follow-up.
• Support pre- and post-implant workflows, including education, incision checks, and follow-up.
• Prepare patients and equipment for in-office and procedural visits.
• Provide evidence-based patient education.
• Collaborate with providers to develop and execute care plans.
• Coordinate follow-up intervals and schedule appointments.
• Facilitate referrals, imaging, and authorizations.
• Document concisely in the EHR and communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Maintain accurate EHR and device platform records.
• Adhere to regulatory standards and clinic protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Support recall/advisory workflows and device population management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed