Electrophysiology Nurse Coordinator

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Electrophysiology Nurse Coordinator coordinates and facilitates scheduling of cardiac procedures at Eskenazi Health Services including cardiac catheterizations, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICDs), trans-esophageal echos, and cardioversions. This position is also responsible for coordinating and facilitating the scheduling of cardiac procedures at Methodist Hospital including high risk cardiac catheterizations/interventions, ASD/PFO closures, EP studies/ablation, biventricular ICDs, and cardiovascular surgery.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited professional school of nursing, BSN preferred
Minimum of three years of EP nursing experience.
Current Indiana license as an RN
Current BLS and ACLS
Serves as coverage for other coordinators in MIPS department
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint and Excel.
Able to learn new computer applications as needed.
Expert knowledge of electrophysiology procedures and associated care. Stays current in Lab Suites
Effective project management skills, critical thinking and detailed oriented
A professional, team-oriented, solution-driven approach to problem solving for all types of issues

Responsibilities

Schedules patients for electrophysiology procedures. Completes pre-procedural screening and assures cases are scheduled in a timely manner. Coordinates care with other clinical services (i.e. anesthesia, hospitalist, and departmental leaders) as needed.
Forwards outpatient referrals for prior authorization timely and provides clinical expertise when requested
Supports patient throughput within the department. Communicates changes to the EP team, charge nurse, and departmental leaders to assure safe patient passage and efficient use of resources.
Provides patients and/or caregivers with appropriate test prep information and patient materials. Serve as resource for referring providers and patients regarding EP procedures and peri-procedural care.
Performs patient teaching for various procedures and post procedural care.
Identifies opportunities for improvement regarding patient care, use of resources and patient satisfaction and shares these with department leadership.
Provides telephone triage for patients calling with questions regarding their procedures.
Handles issues within scope of practice; refer serious issues to physicians for follow up when needed.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills with all internal and external contacts.
Provides/coordinates discharge supplies for patients who need them.
Works with team to ensure history and physical is completed 30 days prior to any outpatient procedure.
Perform pacemaker, defibrillator and Implantable loop recorder interrogation in clinic setting under the supervision of the attending electrophysiologist.
Operates device programmers and remote interrogation equipment.
Able to identify device related issues and alert attending electrophysiologist as appropriate.
Participates in departmental quality improvement metrics as directed.
Serves as EP resource for Eskenazi Health staff, provides back up oncall when needed.
Maintains current knowledge in field, knowledge of best practice, and evidence-based research
Demonstrates Eskenazi Health PRIDE principles.
Communicates and responds to others in a positive, constructive, timely and courteous manner.
Functions effectively as team members and responds to change in a constructive manner.
Responsible for self-learning and supports learning experience for others.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Collaborates to ensure up to date education related to EP to staff members
All phases of scheduling and coordinating care for patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures.
Demonstrates PRIDE principles with all members of the health care team as well as patients families
Exercises good clinical judgment in decision making and seek information and/or guidance when needed
Maintains protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy guidelines and regulations