Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist

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Marshfield, WItime type:
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R-0047567## Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!##

Job Title:

Arrhythmia Nurse Specialist## Cost Center:
Mfld-Cardiology## Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40## Employee Type:

Regular##

Work Shift:

Mon-Fri; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (United States of America)##

Job Description:

** JOB SUMMARY
** The Arrhythmia Nurse is a registered nurse who utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate comprehensive care to patients with specific arrhythmias especially those requiring pacemakers and ICDs, under the supervision of the Cardiologist. The nurse functions in collaboration with the Cardiologist in providing care to the pacemaker/ICD patient. The services provided include evaluation of pacemakers and ICDs, diagnosing malfunctions, program adjustments to optimize pacemaker/ICD performance, education of patients and family, and telephone triage of patients, under the supervision of the Cardiologist.

The nurse interacts with clinic physicians, referral physicians, clinical personnel, and community agencies to provide optimal care to the patient and their family with arrhythmias.
** JOB QUALIFICATIONS
**** EDUCATION
* ** For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
*** Minimum

Required:

** Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, preferably BSN. Evidence of continuing education in the field of cardiology, especially in the field of arrhythmias.
** Preferred/Optional:
** None
* * EXPERIENCE
* *** Minimum

Required:

** Three to five years’ experience in cardiovascular nursing.  Intensive care background preferred.  Knowledge of ECGs and rhythm interpretation. Ability to perform physical assessment and basic history taking.
** Preferred/Optional:
** None
* * CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
*** The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position.  Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
*** Minimum

Required:

** Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Wisconsin. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA).
** Preferred/Optional:
** None
* * Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare.  Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.**##
** Exclusion From Federal Programs:
Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid.  This is a condition of employment.  Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
**** Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
** Positions listed as 30 hours per week or greater are offered the level 1 benefit package.

Positions listed as 20 – 29 hours per week are offered the level 2 benefit package.

Positions listed as less than 19 hours per week are non-benefited.

Benefits for temporary positions vary.  Details will be discussed in the interview process.
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