Cardiology Device Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology Clinic

Department:

02050 AMG Downers Grove 3825 Highland Ave POB - Cardiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday thru Fridays 2 days remote/3 days in office . Training will all be on-site

Pay Range

$35.50 - $53.25

****$5000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL HIRES****

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well.

Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range of $35.90 – $53.90 and will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 401(k) company contributions: 3% of your eligible annual salary AND 401(k) employer match: dollar for dollar up to 3%

• Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range

• Education Assistance

Major Responsibilities:

Direct Nursing Care

• Consistently encourages questions from patients and their families and offers guidance that fosters compliance. Provides patient education on all aspects of heart pacing.

• Administers medications according to approved policy/procedure following protocol or physician order and monitors response.

•  Evaluates and manages the care of patients with cardiac pacemakers and automatic internal cardiac defibrillator systems.

•  Responsible for contacting patients in regards to any company recalls thus requiring closer and more frequent monitoring and taking appropriate measures for any further changes in the device that may be required.

• Demonstrates knowledge of devices, the effects of devices and utilizes critical thinking skills. Highly specialized in health care procedures and how electrical medical devices function.

• Performs an independent daily review of remote transmission of the devices implanted within patients. Correlates information with the clinical condition of patients to assist in the management of arrhythmias.

• Responsible for performing all interrogations and necessary reprogramming of devices in patients who are scheduled in the office setting, according to type of device, insurance restrictions and patient needs.

• Prepares patients for exams and treatments physically and mentally and monitors their response.

• Capable of assisting physician with all procedures and treatments for the unit he/she works in.

•  Is knowledgeable of assisting with job duties of all personnel in the department.

Indirect Nursing Care:

•     Consistently orders tests and reviews results according to department protocol or as ordered by physician.

•     Performs transtelephonic checks on pacemaker patients requiring this mode of follow up due to age / type of pacemaker in between office follow up visits to check basic function and generator battery life status. Provides these reports to physicians.

•     Schedules all transtelephonic checks via EMR system and notifies patients.

•     Reports abnormal findings, patient complaints, or concerns, to physician or supervisor.

•     Assures the accuracy and completeness of messages. Triages and prioritizes messages, communicating information to providers/patients in a timely manner. Demonstrates triage skills pertinent to determining normal and abnormal conditions. Reviews information regarding the patient’s device, health history, medications and all information pertaining to the patient’s heart failure status.

•     Displays a courteous, alert and pleasant tone of voice, speaking clearly and in a relaxed manner.

•     Restates information to ensure clarity and accuracy.

•     Communicates effectively with internal and external customers, transfers calls when appropriate, staying on the line and announcing where and why call was transferred.

•     Explains procedures and test results using language appropriate to patient's level of understanding.

•     Serves as an advocate and liaison between patients, staff, physicians and external customers by sharing necessary information to ensure continuity of care. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective, efficient and safe patient care: Electrophysiologists, Cardiologists, Surgeons, Cardiac