EP RN

Trinity Health

92d

About The Position

The position involves acting as a problem solver for patient, family, and physician issues according to established protocols. The role anticipates the need for wearable defibrillators and potential symptomatic consequences of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) evaluations and programming. It requires communication with industry representatives regarding CIED function, safety, and battery longevity, as well as with patients and families about lifesaving therapies and end-of-life matters related to CIED therapy. The position also facilitates home wellbeing checks and maintains practice standards in Quality Improvement and OSHA. Responsibilities include performing general and cardiac nursing care, administering medications, conducting in-person interrogations and reprogramming of CIEDs, assisting Electrophysiology providers, providing patient education, and reviewing patient records and test results. The role also involves triaging phone calls and significant device evaluation findings.

Requirements

• Three years of RN nursing experience required.
• Two years of critical care experience preferred or clinical cardiac equivalent experience required.
• Current licensure as R.N. in the state of Iowa or compact state.
• Valid Iowa Driver’s/Chauffeurs License required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification required by the end of the orientation period.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia class completion within 6 months.
• Level II 12 Lead EKG class completion within 1 year.
• Level III Advanced 12 Lead EKG class completion within 18 months.
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Cardiac Device Remote Monitor Specialist (CDRMS) certification examination within 1 year following device training.
• IBHRE Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification encouraged after 3 years of CIED follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a problem solver for patient, family, and physician issues according to protocol.
• Anticipates need for wearable defibrillators.
• Anticipates potential symptomatic consequences of CIED evaluations and programming.
• Communicates with industry sales, clinical support, and technical services representatives regarding CIED function, safety, and battery longevity.
• Communicates with patients and family members regarding CIED lifesaving therapies and end-of-life matters.
• Facilitates home wellbeing checks and recognizes potential for discovering patient death on remote CIED follow-up.
• Maintains practice standards in regard to Quality Improvement and OSHA.
• Operates required vehicle(s) in a safe manner.
• Performs general and cardiac nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards.
• Performs in-person interrogation and reprogramming on all CIED models and documents according to IHC protocols.
• Provides assistance to Electrophysiology (EP) provider in office and facilitates office schedule.
• Provides guidance on peri-procedural, peri-surgical, and MRI device management.
• Provides patient and family education and documents in medical records.
• Reads and researches patient records, charts, and Practice Manager System for pertinent information.
• Reviews and reports pertinent test results and patient symptoms; communicates to provider.
• Reviews CIED remote transmissions and completes documentation according to IHC protocol.
• Triages phone calls and significant device evaluation findings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees