EP Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Electrophysiology Device - Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Outpatient Electrophysiology Device and Arrhythmia Nurse Coordinator applies cardiology expertise to support electrophysiology patients at VCU Health. The coordinator provides clinical support to providers, coordinates patient management and patient flow across the health system, and collaborates with providers and other care teams to deliver safe and efficient care. The role analyzes and acts on readings from cardiac devices, recorded rhythms from device transmissions, smartwatch ECGs, and office ECGs. It supports patient care throughout the continuum, including testing, implantation, and follow-up. Clinic duties include assisting with pre- and post-visit assessments, reviewing and documenting patient history and chief complaints in EPIC as a history and physical, providing patient education, interrogating devices, refilling medications, and preparing procedural, laboratory, and testing orders. The coordinator works with Radiology and CV Imaging, the EP Lab, referring practices, and clinic staff. The position serves patients across the lifespan, from infants monitored remotely through older adults. Work takes place in a general office environment and includes travel by car to off-site clinics in Williamsburg, Stony Point, and Downtown, depending on provider schedules.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Current Compact RN licensure in Virginia, or eligibility for a compact state.
Current BLS certification.
At least 3 years of experience in cardiology.
Cardiology experience, preferably in a CICU or telemetry setting.
ECG interpretation experience.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited program.
Certification in a specialty area.
Certification in cardiac nursing or electrophysiology.

Responsibilities

Set care goals with patients and medical staff to manage the patient population and optimize outcomes.
Analyze and interpret remote transmissions from pacemakers, defibrillators, heart monitors, and smartwatches; assess rate and rhythm and escalate critical findings appropriately.
Continually collect and evaluate data to direct treatment and coordinate testing with the aim of decreasing emergency department visits.
Manage patient symptoms and collaborate with the treating provider during acute episodes.
Coordinate care across the continuum, from testing through implantation and follow-up.
Support providers in clinic and assist patients and providers throughout all aspects of care.
Provide education about medications for heart-rate and rhythm control and anticoagulation.
Initiate and coordinate same-day testing and complete urgent prior authorizations for testing as needed.
Educate patients about disease processes, symptom management, treatment plans, and cardiac procedures.
Assess outside referrals for appropriateness and urgency.
Coordinate with clinic staff to adjust provider schedules, add clinics, or offload patients to make room for critical patients as needed.
Refill cardiac medications and ensure yearly follow-up according to guidelines.
Relay and review testing results with patients, including provider recommendations.
Assist providers with pre- and post-patient assessments; review and document patient history and chief complaints in EPIC as a history and physical.
Perform device interrogation and prepare procedural, laboratory, and testing orders.
Collaborate with Radiology and CV Imaging, the EP Lab, and referring provider practices.
Travel to Williamsburg, Stony Point, and Downtown clinics according to provider schedules.
Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through collaboration and implementation of initiatives.