RN II Electrophysiology Device

HH MedStar Health Inc.-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time
Annapolis, MD
5,001-10,000 employees
Ambulatory Health Care Services
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General Summary of Position Coordinates daily functions of the practice's EP device program by serving as a primary resource for pacemaker and defibrillator programming and tracking. Provides direct patient care and database administration to assure high-quality care and service to patients with implanted EP devices.

  • Assists in the development and implementation of pre-and postoperative and discharge teaching for patients undergoing implantation of permanent pacemaker/ICD devices EP studies and radiofrequency ablations.
  • Coordinates EP Device Clinic with EP Physicians' Schedules and notifies management of potential scheduling conflicts.
  • Enrolls patients in the appropriate transtelephonic system by gathering and updating information from patient medical records and educating patients on the use of the system to ensure accurate and timely participation in the transtelephonic system.
  • Maintains a regulatory/compliance environment by following organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance to state local and federal standards and regulations.
  • Performs and reports clinical analysis of device interrogations received through the transtelephonic systems by following established protocols to provide optimal clinical treatment to patients.
  • Performs and reports pacemaker and ICD device interrogation and analysis with reprogramming as needed by following established protocols to provide optimal clinical treatment to patients. Maintains expertise as new technology becomes available including the use of new programmers and the programming of new devices.
  • Provides continuity of care for EP practice patients between appointments and after hospitalization by providing care to coordinate the effective transmission of patient-related information.
  • Provides direct patient care by following practice policies and procedures to render appropriate clinical support to the electrophysiologist physicians in both the offices and the hospital environments.
  • Provides patient education and follow-up reminders by meeting with patients in person and/or over the telephone to ensure that the transtelephonic system is being used appropriately and in a timely manner.
  • Works in conjunction with device manufacturing representatives to alert physicians and patients of potential device alerts or recalls.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Exercise Physiology program required
  • RN or MCEP required
  • 3-4 years Experience post graduation required
  • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Maryland and/or DC Nursing licenses if applicable required
  • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
  • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
  • Strong EKG/arrhythmia interpretation skills.
  • Skilled in performing device checks and reprogramming.
  • Effective verbal and written communication database management and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Basic computer skills preferred.
  • BSN preferred
  • 1-2 years Cardiology experience preferred
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred
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