EP Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Electrophysiology Arrhythmia -Days
About The Position
The Outpatient Electrophysiology Device and Arrhythmia Nurse Coordinator applies cardiology knowledge 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, the EP Lab, referring practices, Radiology, and CV imaging. The role processes and interprets cardiac-device readings, recorded rhythms from device transmissions, smartwatch ECGs, and office ECGs, escalating critical findings appropriately. Clinic duties include assisting with pre- and post-visit assessments, reviewing and documenting histories and chief complaints in EPIC, patient education, device interrogation, medication refills, and preparation of procedural, laboratory, and testing orders. The coordinator manages care across the continuum, from testing through implantation and follow-up, and works with patients and medical staff to set goals and optimize outcomes. The role serves patients from infancy through geriatrics, including remote monitoring for infants and children. The position involves travel to Williamsburg, Stony Point, and Downtown clinics according to provider schedules. Working conditions include a general office environment, fluctuating workloads and interruptions, possible exposure to body fluids and infectious materials, and occasional car travel in adverse weather. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required. Compensation range: $73,133.00–$120,744.00. Actual offers depend on relevant experience, credentials, and qualifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Current compact RN licensure in Virginia, eligibility for it, or licensure in a compact state.
- BLS certification.
- At least 3 years of experience in cardiology.
- Experience in cardiology, preferably in a CICU or telemetry setting.
- ECG interpretation skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, inclusive behavior, and proactive management of bias.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, and activities such as stooping, kneeling, squatting, crawling, climbing, balancing, and bending.
- Ability to travel by car to off-site locations.
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
- Manage patient care and establish care goals with patients and medical staff to optimize outcomes.
- Analyze and interpret remote transmissions from pacemakers, defibrillators, heart monitors, and smartwatches; assess rate and rhythm severity and escalate critical findings appropriately.
- Collect and evaluate patient data to guide treatment and coordinate testing, with the goal of decreasing emergency department visits.
- Manage patient symptoms and collaborate with treating providers during acute episodes; coordinate care from testing through implantation and follow-up.
- Provide clinical support to providers and assist patients and providers throughout the care continuum.
- Educate patients 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 move patients to make room for critical patients as needed.
- Refill cardiac medications and ensure yearly follow-up according to guidelines.
- Communicate and review testing results with patients, including provider recommendations.
- Travel to Williamsburg, Stony Point, and Downtown clinics according to provider schedules.
- Support diversity, equity, and inclusion 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.
- Follow universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and comply with infection-control policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
