Registered Nurse - Electrophysiology Device - WHI Clinic (Full-time, Monday-Friday)
Washington Regional Medical System•Fayetteville, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Electrophysiology Device Registered Nurse provides routine follow-up for implanted cardiac devices, both in clinic and remotely. The role provides care from post-operative wound checks through scheduled device interrogations, ensures device-monitoring appointments are appropriately scheduled, arranges physician follow-up, and coordinates care when needed. The position reports to the Electrophysiology Clinic Manager in partnership with the Clinic Physician.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Unencumbered Registered Nurse license.
- CPR certification.
- ACLS certification.
- Dysrhythmia certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a cardiac setting.
Responsibilities
- Operate the device clinic schedule effectively and efficiently, with physician oversight.
- Document each patient visit, including vital signs, electronic medical record updates, medication lists, and symptoms.
- Visually inspect device sites at each visit to assess skin integrity.
- Interrogate all types of devices, including testing and interpreting results.
- Document or upload device interrogations to the patient chart.
- Troubleshoot device issues and report problems encountered during interrogations to the physician according to priority.
- Provide post-operative wound care and cardiac-device education according to patient needs.
- Manage remote device monitoring, including obtaining vendor database recordings, interpreting and prioritizing results, and placing recordings in the electronic medical record for physician review.
- Triage calls from device patients according to established provider protocols, coordinate with electrophysiology or cardiology providers, and document call details in the electronic medical record.
- Communicate and collaborate with staff, providers, and clinic leaders about operational issues, patient-care concerns, policies, procedures, and staffing.
- Relay results to patients in a timely manner.
- Serve as a patient liaison and advocate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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