Nurse - EP Device Specialist

BJC HealthCare • Des Peres, MO

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About The Position

BJC Medical Group is hiring a full-time outpatient Nurse - EP Device Specialist in Creve Coeur. The role provides clinical care for patients with implantable cardiac devices, including pacemakers, defibrillators, and loop devices. The specialist evaluates arrhythmias and cardiac rhythm management devices, programs and troubleshoots device settings, and applies relevant scientific principles and technology-based interventions.

The position includes in-office and remote device interrogations, review of remote transmissions, trans-telephonic checks, patient triage and education, and documentation in the electronic medical record. The specialist works with physicians and patients to support care planning and follow-up. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely. The role is based at BJC Medical Group in Creve Coeur and is described as 40 hours per week on day shift, with no call, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma or associate degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• 2–5 years of experience.
• Ability to evaluate arrhythmias and cardiac rhythm management devices, including programming settings and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely in a safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

• Cardiology, electrophysiology, or device nursing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-office and/or remote interrogations of cardiac devices and reprogram devices as needed.
• Interpret arrhythmias and troubleshoot and reprogram pacemaker and defibrillator settings according to patient needs and department protocols.
• Independently document patient care in the electronic medical record, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with billing guidelines.
• Review remote transmissions from implanted devices independently each day.
• Complete trans-telephonic device checks between office visits to assess basic device function and patient status.
• Correlate device information with patients’ clinical conditions to assist in managing arrhythmias.
• Provide reports to physicians and complete required follow-up.
• Triage and prioritize patient care plans, and communicate information to providers and patients in a timely manner.
• Review patient device information, health history, medications, and health status.
• Provide appropriate education and support to patients and/or their families.
• Document patient contacts related to company recalls, arrange more frequent monitoring when needed, and take appropriate action for required device changes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree