Electrophysiology Nurse Specialist (Southdale Cardiology Clinic) - Casual

University of Minnesota Physicians • Edina, MN

45d

About The Position

Why M Physicians? Regardless of the role, we recognize that every member of our team is vital! Our Electrophysiology Nurse Specialist are experts in both technology and patient care! The EP nurses at M Physicians coordinate care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias and/or devices and test devices including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD). Our Electrophysiology department is dedicated in providing cutting-edge care and innovative treatments for patients with heart rhythm disorders. As a leader in the field, we are committed to excellence in clinical care, research, and education. We are at the forefront of innovation, offering the latest in electrophysiological procedures and therapies. Our services include catheter ablation, implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy. We strive to create a supportive and compassionate environment for our patients and their families! What you will do as an Electrophysiology Nurse Specialist: Provides pre and post procedural patient care, including: Patient assessments, coordination of information, discharge evaluation, discharge teaching and follow-up care Conducts daily rounds on inpatients followed by EP service, communicating patient progress to physicians, participating in clinical decisions for electrophysiology patients with EP or house staff Acts as liaison between electrophysiology team, ward team, nursing staff, cath lab staff and cardiovascular clinic staff Conducts cardiac pacemaker, ICD and loop recorder device testing and troubleshooting for inpatients Facilitates trans-telephonic pacemaker follow up and remote ICD follow-up Maintains medical records regarding cardiac devices Manages cardiac arrhythmia patient calls Conducts cardiac device clinic including cardiovascular nursing assessment and assessment of cardiac devices Provides in-service education to nursing and allied professional staff

Requirements

• Licensed RN in the state of MN
• ACLS and BLS Certified
• 3 years of nursing experience within cardiovascular nursing
• Good communication and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

• Provides pre and post procedural patient care, including: Patient assessments, coordination of information, discharge evaluation, discharge teaching and follow-up care
• Conducts daily rounds on inpatients followed by EP service, communicating patient progress to physicians, participating in clinical decisions for electrophysiology patients with EP or house staff
• Acts as liaison between electrophysiology team, ward team, nursing staff, cath lab staff and cardiovascular clinic staff
• Conducts cardiac pacemaker, ICD and loop recorder device testing and troubleshooting for inpatients
• Facilitates trans-telephonic pacemaker follow up and remote ICD follow-up
• Maintains medical records regarding cardiac devices
• Manages cardiac arrhythmia patient calls
• Conducts cardiac device clinic including cardiovascular nursing assessment and assessment of cardiac devices
• Provides in-service education to nursing and allied professional staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed