Device Clinic RN, Fulltime Days

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a Fulltime Device Clinic RN for our outpatient Medical Group The position is Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, at 29 hospital suite 501 Stamford, CT! Position will also float to our 148 East Ave, Norwalk Ct Medical Group location. As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer: • Competitive salary • Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one • Wellness programs • Paid Time Off accruals • Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan • Tuition reimbursement • Free on-site parking and train station shuttle • Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system’s 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation. Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an “A” for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work. Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. Dedicated to being the community’s most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Why work for Stamford Health? Stamford Health offers an extremely competitive salary with generous shift differentials where appropriate. Our Total Rewards Program is ranked as one of the highest satisfiers based on our employee engagement surveys. With over 100 transfers and promotions each year for the past 5 years, Stamford Health is a place for you to grow and develop your career. Many departments from Nursing to Information Systems and Rehabilitation have Career Ladder programs that foster career development. Whether employees choose to live in the greater Stamford, CT area or commute from New York or Fairfield, we offer free convenient parking and free transportation from the Stamford train stations. Our collaborative with Hospital for Special Surgery, and the Dana Farber Brigham and Women's Cancer Care Collaborative, connect us directly with world class expertise, research, resources and technology to put us at the forefront of patient care. We have a robust Professional Development and Organization Development program that provides both clinical and non-clinical staff with the opportunity to develop and grow professionally. For organizational leaders, we offer a comprehensive New Manager Orientation four times per year. Our program designed specifically for Stamford Health will help prepare today's and tomorrow's leaders for success with an innovative curriculum based on best practices. It will also enhance the skills of our leaders that bring their fresh leadership perspective from other organizations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Valid license as Registered Nurse in CT
MUST have experience with interrogating pacemakers, ICD and Linq implants
Maintains a minimum of 6 contacts hours, annually
Excellent customer service / communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

The Device Clinic RN provides high quality patient care to the cardiac patient utilizing the nursing process and follows all established standards of practice within the State and Federal guidelines.
Provides mentorship to non-RN personnel.
Serves as a nursing specialist and resource assigned to all electrophysiology devices in the Pacemaker Clinic.
Servers as a resource to both staff and management in problem identification and resolution
Checks schedules and organizes patient flow; greet patients, documents patients concerns, questions etc
Accompanies patient to exam/procedure room and prepares patients for physical exam.
Initial patient interview; reviewing patient medical profile , H&P and document in ECW /manual charting as appropriate
Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, weight: reports any abnormalities to physician.
Assists with specimen collection and testing as necessary.
Documents pertinent information
Performs interrogation, interpretation and programming of pacemakers and implantable Cardiovert Defibrillators (ICD) and notifies physician of results.
Conducts routine pacemaker follow up in clinic and through trans telephonic clinic and reprogramming as required.
Assists patients as necessary i.e. walking, transferring, dressing etc…
Provides minor treatment as directed by physician, assists physicians with minor procedures
Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and or family
Documents all patient related activities by end of shift
Schedules patient testing and pre certifies if insurances requires
Responds to all telephone messages (patient, physician offices etc…) by end of shift
End of month checks for expired supplies and medication
Stocks rooms/maintains inventory or exam/procedure rooms
Orders supplies as needed
Cleans the exam/procedure room & equipment after each patient
Prepares exam /procedure room for next patient & physician needs
Notifies patients of test results ( per physician instruction) and follow up
Attends scheduled staff meetings, in service education opportunities and participates in continuing education programs.
Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with employees and other managers of the health care team.
Respects and protects the patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for the professional purposes which are in the patient’s best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
Displays a positive attitude when interacting with physician’s office staff, physicians and fellow employees of the office.
Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.
Completes required continuous training and education, including practice specific requirements.
Demonstrates professional work behavior by following Service Standards.
Complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements