Registered Nurse - EP Device Clinic - FT - Day

Schedule:

Full time - 36 hours/week or greater

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Weekly Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday 0800-1700

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
Responsible for supporting the electrophysiology service at SVH by utilizing expertise in EP device technology and nursing assessment skills. Functioning primarily at the Heart Center, but also at the hospital and/or outreach clinics, this position provides clinical expertise to the trans-telephonic pacemaker monitoring service, and the internet-based device monitoring service. The incumbent conducts periodic clinics to assess patient symptoms as they relate to implanted devices; interrogates and re-programs devices according to physician protocols; serves as a resource for all SVH staff for issues related to implanted devices, to include conducting educational sessions as needed and assessing new technologies. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont Vail Health is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in a clinic setting. Preferred
• Cardiovascular nursing experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to rights of patient/significant other, as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness and application of safety issues as identified within the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and departmental functioning. Strives to manage situations in a manner, which minimizes risk to the patient and the institution. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal and written methods. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to medication administration and equipment calibration. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS RQI, CPR or ACLS certifications may be required in lieu of or in addition to BLS depending on department. Must have within 90 days of hire.

What you will do

• Conducts rounds on all patients having devices implanted, educates patients/family and coordinates enrollment in follow-up processes.
• Oversees functioning of trans-telephonic and internet-based device checking systems and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Assures that all patients receiving EP device implants at SVH and/or all patients enrolled in follow-up programs are tracked and scheduled for device checks at appropriate intervals.
• Conducts outpatient clinics to assess patient symptoms and evaluates function of implanted devices.
• Interrogates and reprograms implanted devices according to physician-approved protocols.
• Works closely with physicians and administrative staff to develop processes to improve care to patients with implanted devices.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress towards achieving outcomes.
• Performs efficiently in emergency patient situations following established standards of care. Practices effective problem identification and resolution as a method of sound decision making.
• Greets patients and prepares them for provider examination. Collects patient history information. Instruct patients in collection of samples and tests. Triages and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding their devices.
• Maintains an up-to-date database of all patients with implanted devices. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge base of devices and related technology. Reviews new technologies and makes recommendations regarding implemen