Cardiac Device Registered Nurse

Overview

Cardiac Device RN - Elgin - Cardiology

• Part-Time; 24 hours/week
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday hours vary
• Location:
  
  Elgin
• Travel:
  If needed

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• $2,625 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 16 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.

• 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
  • Perform ECG tracings, understand and interpret intermediate ECG rhythms and advanced standard clinic response to each rhythm
  • Recognize wound complications and develop plan of care with MD
  • Cardiac arrhythmias—evaluate and appropriately classify, 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
  • Maintain records related to device advisory/recalls/alerts. 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.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; RN with ASN or BSN
• Minimum of 3+ years of cardiovascular experience required
• BLS; ACLS a plus
• Professional certification in device management a plus (Certified Cardiac Device Specialist) issued by IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners)
• 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, Epic and Paceart systems preferred
• 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.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $ with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.