Registered Nurse Cardiac Device
About The Position
The Cardiac Device Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional caregiver responsible for assessing, coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients with implanted cardiac devices used to treat or diagnose cardiac rhythms. The RN coordinates the interrogation, programming, and triage of implanted-device data obtained during clinic visits or through remote transmissions. The role also educates patients, providers, and clinical staff about the purpose and functionality of implantable devices, the interpretation of device data, and their role in arrhythmia management. This is a PRN position at Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital in St George, Utah, with 0 scheduled weekly hours. The hourly range is $37.45–$57.29, with the actual rate dependent on experience.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- Practice-specific certification required by the clinical setting, such as ACLS or PALS.
- Previous cardiology experience, such as ECG, telemetry unit, cardiovascular ICU, cath lab, or cardiovascular industry experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer software.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work, multitask, and follow through on details.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an RN.
- Previous experience in arrhythmia management and implanted cardiac devices.
- IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Interrogate implanted devices and monitor and document patients’ responses to therapy or changes in device settings.
- Make programming adjustments in accordance with physician orders.
- Address and prioritize remote transmissions and alerts, including troubleshooting devices.
- Maintain all aspects of the clinic database.
- Educate patients about their devices and respond to device-related calls from patients, providers, and vendors.
- Continue learning about implantable-device procedures and technology.
- Work with compliance to develop, implement, and follow through on action plans related to industry device recalls and advisories.
Benefits
- A benefits package covering programs intended to support caregivers’ well-being.
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