RN Cardiac Device - PRN

Duly Health and Care•Naperville, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN (As Needed) position involves providing comprehensive cardiac care for patients with clinical cardiac devices and other specialized cardiac needs in cardiac clinics. The role requires conducting device system evaluations, testing, and data interpretation, as well as performing and interpreting ECG tracings. Responsibilities include educating patients and families, assessing wound checks, assisting with AV optimization procedures, and managing cardiac arrhythmias. The role also involves telephonic patient assessment, triaging calls, coordinating remote follow-up visits, and maintaining device testing equipment and records. Effective communication with patients, families, and physicians is essential.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; RN with ASN or BSN
Minimum of 3+ years of cardiovascular experience required
BLS
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the heart, cardiac electrophysiology and rhythm interpretation
Knowledge of modes of pacing, ICD arrhythmia detection parameters and therapy options
Strong EKG/arrhythmia interpretation skills; effective communication skills, database management, and problem solving skills required
Indications for implantation of pacemakers, bi-ventricular devices and defibrillators
Strong knowledge of cardiac medications
Basic computer skills: EMR required
Interrogation and programming of Pacemakers, AICDs, and linqs with numerous different platforms utilizing 3-5 different manufacturers' programmers and navigating their respective websites
Ability to multi-task, to think critically, and to analyze and interpret extensive data
Ability to assess post-op wounds and provide clear post-op education re: wound care, activity restrictions and device function
Provide compassionate care to patients and family members dealing with serious/potentially life-threatening medical issues and sometimes traumatic emotional events.

Nice To Haves

ACLS a plus
Professional certification in device management a plus (Certified Cardiac Device Specialist) issued by IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners)
Epic and Paceart systems preferred

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive cardiac care for patients with clinical cardiac devices and other specialized cardiac needs in cardiac clinics
Conduct device system evaluations, testing, and data interpretation for cardiac patients
Perform ECG tracings, understand, and interpret intermediate ECG rhythms, and advanced standard clinic response to each rhythm
Educate patient and family regarding their device system and plan of care
Assessment of patient wound checks to alleviate possible complications
Assist with AV optimization procedure in cooperation with echo/EKG
Recognize wound complications and develop plan of care with MD
Evaluate and appropriately classify cardiac arrhythmias, assess effectiveness of prescribed therapy. Address inappropriate detection, therapy or therapy failure with EP physician in timely fashion
Execute comprehensive cardiac care for patients with clinical cardiac devices and other specialized cardiac needs via phone
Telephonically assess, interpret and evaluate pacemakers' functions, assess patient questions and concerns and refer as appropriate
Triage ICD, pacemaker and EP telephone calls
Perform and coordinate remote follow-up visits (Latitude, Carelink, Merlin, and Biotronik)
Manage office responsibilities which include documentation, records, and testing device maintenance
Maintain records related to device advisory, recalls, and alerts
Coordinate remote follow-up visits
Maintenance of device testing equipment and continual review of updates
Clearly document evaluation outcome of visit, including summary of device testing
Assist MD with new advisory information, identifies patient population included and communicate with patients regarding the advisory information
Communicate effectively with patient/family regarding their device system and plan of care for the short and long-term follow up of their device.