RN - Cardiac Device Clinic Ambulatory & Outpatient Pineville
About The Position
This position demonstrates autonomous direct cardiac rhythm management patient care for patients with CIEDs by integrating a knowledge base from physiology, pathophysiology and the basics of electronics to perform competent device interrogations, diagnostic review, and overall analysis of device function with both in-person evaluations and remote monitoring. The role performs post-operative CIED patient assessment and teaching regarding incision care as well as cardiac device function, ICD shock plans, and remote CIED monitoring. The RN utilizes critical thinking skills in addition to electrophysiology knowledge to program device parameters autonomously in a safe manner to optimize functionality, promote appropriate pacing, rate modulation, safety, battery longevity, and optimally support overall electrophysiological needs of the patient. The RN recognizes abnormal functions of pacemakers, defibrillators, ILRs and CRT devices through in-person evaluation and remote monitoring and employs strategies to address and correct issues. The RN professionally communicates with Cardiac Electrophysiologists and other providers regarding CIED function, diagnostic data, and overall patient status through accurate, professional and standardized documentation. The RN attends and participates in educational meetings and seminars related to device management, electrophysiology and general cardiology, at least 15 nursing and device related education hours per year. The role supports regulatory processes including billing, compliance, CIED tracking and advisory/recall management. The RN promotes excellence in the care of patients with CIEDs and cardiac rhythm or heart failure disorders.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- BSN required.
- Minimum four years of cardiovascular nursing, electrophysiology nursing, critical care nursing or cardiac device nursing experience required.
- Minimum of Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support through the AHA.
- Current RN license
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates autonomous direct cardiac rhythm management patient care for patients with CIEDs by integrating a knowledge base from physiology, pathophysiology and the basics of electronics to perform competent device interrogations, diagnostic review, and overall analysis of device function with both in-person evaluations and remote monitoring.
- Performs post-operative CIED patient assessment and teaching regarding incision care as well as cardiac device function, ICD shock plans, and remote CIED monitoring.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills in addition to electrophysiology knowledge to programs device parameters autonomously in a safe manner to optimize functionality, promote appropriate pacing, rate modulation, safety, battery longevity, and optimally support overall electrophysiological needs of the patient.
- Recognizes abnormal functions of pacemakers, defibrillators, ILRs and CRT devices through in-person evaluation and remote monitoring. Employs strategies to address and correct issues.
- Professionally communicates with Cardiac Electrophysiologists and other providers regarding CIED function, diagnostic data, and overall patient status through accurate, professional and standardized documentation.
- Attends and participates in educational meetings and seminars related to device management, electrophysiology and general cardiology, at least 15 nursing and device related education hours per year.
- Supports regulatory processes including billing, compliance, CIED tracking and advisory/ recall management.
- Promotes excellence in the care of patients with CIEDs and cardiac rhythm or heart failure disorders.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
