Overview
Now offering a $5,000 Sign on Bonus!
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
Employer provided life and disability insurance.
$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
Immediate 401(k) match.
40 hours paid volunteer time off.
A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive cardiac care for patients with clinical cardiac devises 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 devises 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.
Qualifications
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 $32.65-49.00 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.