Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Device Clinic
About The Position
The Cardiac Device Registered Nurse at UVA Health University Medical Center plays a pivotal role in providing specialized care to patients with cardiac devices. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Cardiac Device RN will work closely with patients in both clinic and inpatient settings, providing personalized care, patient education, and support. This role also involves collaborating with a small team of nurses to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. Capable clinician with interest in technology and pacemakers/defibrilators, focused on expanding knowledge and skills. Consistently provides effective direct care, as part of the interdisciplinary team, to a variety of complex patients. Manages care and implements treatment plans at a refined skill level in collaboration with patients, their families, physicians and other members of the health care team. Seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. Assumes a beginning leadership role but seeks mentoring in this process. This job description integrates the ANA 2015 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, Third Edition and the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2015) , and the UVA Nursing Professional Practice Model. ANA Scope and Standards of Practice definition of nursing: Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities and populations. Relationship Based Care: reflects the influence of the nurse's relationship with self, colleagues and patient/family on the patient experience. Expert Caring encompasses clinical assessment, planning, prioritizing, coordinating and implementation of care. Empowered Leaders demonstrate knowledge of and actively participate in shared governance. Lifelong Learners encompasses professional development through formal education, professional certification, internal and external learning opportunities and recognizes the value of external professional organizations. Supports onboarding of new team members and precepts as applicable. Quality Achievement includes adherence to clinical documentation guidelines, comprehension of outcomes data, engagement in performance improvement activities and commitment to standard work. Innovation is demonstrated by application of technologies that support patient care, actively seeking to implement evidence based practice and new knowledge generated by nursing research. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited nursing program, Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire.
- 1 year of relevant experience.
- Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of cardiology experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and provide specialized care to patients with cardiac devices.
- Perform device interrogations, programming, and troubleshooting as needed.
- Educate patients and their families about cardiac device management, including remote monitoring and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborate with physicians, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary team members.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
