EP Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Electrophysiology Arrhythmia -Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Outpatient Electrophysiology Device and Arrhythmia Nurse Coordinator applies clinical knowledge in cardiology to support electrophysiology patients at VCU Health. The coordinator provides provider support in clinic, coordinates patient management, and assists with patient flow across the health system. The role processes, analyzes, and acts on readings from cardiac devices, device-transmitted rhythms, smart watch ECGs, and office ECGs, collaborating closely with providers to deliver safe and efficient care. The coordinator assists with pre- and post-visit assessments, reviews and documents patient histories and chief complaints in EPIC as a history and physical, provides education, performs device interrogation, refills medications, and prepares procedural, laboratory, and testing orders. The position supports patient care in collaboration with Radiology, CV Imaging, the EP Lab, and referring provider practices. It serves patients across the lifespan, from infants receiving remote monitoring through older adults. The role requires travel to Williamsburg, Stony Point, and Downtown clinics according to provider schedules. Work takes place in a general office environment and may involve high stress, fluctuating workloads, interruptions, working alone, exposure to body fluids or potentially infectious materials, and occasional travel in adverse weather. The position requires universal precautions and use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
Current Compact RN licensure in Virginia, or eligibility for Virginia or 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 skills.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, inclusive behavior, and proactive management of 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 care and optimize outcomes.
Analyze and interpret remote transmissions from pacemakers, defibrillators, heart monitors, and smart watches; determine whether rate or rhythm findings are critical and escalate appropriately.
Collect and evaluate data to direct treatment and coordinate testing to help decrease emergency department visits.
Manage patient symptoms and collaborate with treating providers during acute episodes.
Coordinate care across the continuum, from testing and implantation through follow-up care.
Provide clinic support to providers and assist patients throughout all aspects of care.
Educate patients about medications for heart rate and rhythm control, anticoagulation, disease processes, symptom management, treatment plans, and cardiac procedures.
Initiate and coordinate same-day testing and complete urgent prior authorizations for testing as needed.
Assess outside referrals for appropriateness and urgency.
Coordinate with clinic staff to adjust provider schedules, add clinics, or offload patients to make space for critical patients as needed.
Refill cardiac medications and ensure yearly follow-up according to guidelines.
Relay and review testing results with patients and communicate provider recommendations.
Travel to Williamsburg, Stony Point, and Downtown clinics according to provider schedules.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives through collaboration and implementation.
Assist providers with pre- and post-patient assessments; review and document patient history and chief complaints in EPIC.
Perform device interrogation and prepare procedural, laboratory, and testing orders.
Collaborate with Radiology, CV Imaging, the EP Lab, and referring provider practices.