Electrophysiology Cardiac Device RN

Ohio State University Physicians•Columbus, OH

3d•$32 - $48

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive nursing care to patients with dysrhythmias, particularly those who require pacemakers and other cardiac devices. The RN collaborates with physicians to assess and manage patients, evaluate device function and battery life, determine whether programming adjustments are needed, educate patients and families, and provide telephone triage. The role also coordinates with clinic physicians, referring physicians, clinical staff, and community agencies to support care for patients with arrhythmias. The RN performs device interrogations and, under physician guidance, interprets and reprograms cardiac devices, troubleshoots critical device issues, and generates preliminary reports for providers. The position includes patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, documentation, appointment and procedure coordination, and follow-up for ongoing device management. The RN uses IHIS and PACEART systems and supports charge capture, quality improvement, patient safety, and clinic operations. Travel to outlying clinics within a two-hour radius may be required to support staffing and set up equipment.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing.
Current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
BLS and ACLS certification.
Five years of pacemaker/device experience.
Thorough knowledge of cardiac dysrhythmias, cardiac anatomy, and electrophysiology procedures.
Knowledge of patient assessment and triage procedures, along with clinic, physician office, and/or urgent care experience.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for administering medications and patient care aids.
Ability to educate and clearly communicate with patients and families about disease, care, and treatment.
Ability to communicate information both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive and confidential situations, with poise, tact, and diplomacy.
Analytical ability and critical thinking to gather and interpret data and develop, recommend, and implement solutions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical, psychological, and emotional status and provide direct nursing care within the scope of licensure.
Develop and implement nursing plans of care and communicate care plans, test results, scheduling, medication instructions, procedures, and disease-process education to patients.
Perform cardiac device interrogation and evaluate pacemaker and device function, battery life, and need for programming adjustments.
Measure and record patient vital signs and conditions; perform and transmit 12-lead EKGs according to anesthesia guidelines in preoperative settings; and complete medication reconciliation.
Triage patient concerns in clinic and by telephone, provide nursing advice, and coordinate disposition of calls concerning appointments, urgent care, admissions, prescription refills, and test results.
Make pre- and post-procedure calls to patients and follow clinic guidelines for IHIS in-basket tasks and other electronic communications.
Administer medications safely, assess patient responses, and document medications, procedures, treatments, education, and observed responses.
Observe patients for changes in condition, report changes such as adverse reactions, and take necessary action.
Support patient flow and clinic workflow and work collaboratively with clinic staff to provide efficient, high-quality service.
Under physician guidance, interrogate, interpret, and reprogram cardiac devices; troubleshoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution.
Collaborate with physicians regarding device status and document device analyses accurately in PACEART.
Document orders and CPT codes in IHIS/PACEART for charge capture and collaborate with OSUP revenue cycle staff regarding code changes and billing requirements.
Schedule follow-up for ongoing device management according to physician direction or established protocol.
Protect patient rights, confidentiality, and dignity.
Collaborate with other disciplines, support research activities, use available resources to improve care, and promote positive inter- and intra-departmental communication.
Participate in staff meetings, quality-improvement initiatives, and special projects, including development of nursing and patient education documentation and quality assurance activities.
When assigned, order clinic supplies, recommend equipment, and help ensure appropriate billing of clinic services and supplies.
Follow safety, environmental, and infection-control practices; communicate equipment or building safety issues and follow up to ensure they are addressed.
Maintain clean, orderly patient and work areas; monitor and restock supplies and medications and communicate supply needs.
Use job-related software and systems; travel to outlying clinics within a two-hour radius as needed and set up appropriate equipment.
Demonstrate attendance, promptness, professionalism, attention to detail, cooperation, and politeness toward coworkers, supervisors, customers, vendors, and patients.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.