Cardiology Device Registered Nurse, Physician Practice

Job Summary:

The Cardiology Device Registered Nurse treats patients with heart failure, coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, and cardiac arrhythmias by assisting electrophysiologists with the management of all patients with implanted cardiac devices (pacemakers and cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). This includes performing EKGs, clinical interrogation, clinical programming, review of patient algorithms, and device testing during implant procedures. In addition, the nurse is responsible for following the status of all device patients; registering the status internally and with the manufacturer and following recall notices from the manufacturers. The Cardiology Device RN may also assist with pre-procedure workup, clinical support, telephone triage, and coordination of care services. The Cardiology Device RN provides clinical support in an office setting, in collaboration with the physicians. Supports the clinical mission through patient follow-up calls, triaging incoming calls, communicating results, and follows up with physicians as needed. The RN counsels and educates patients and families and also monitors compliance with physician recommendations; reviews electronic and paper patient records, reports, test, and where follow up is needed, communicating to physician. He or She enters patient information into the electronic medical record and associated databases.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs EKGs and clinical interrogation of pacemaker and AICD devices.

Programs pacemaker and AICD devices under the direct supervision of a cardiologist(s).

Reviews patient algorithms; EKGS and other clinical interrogation data and prepares preliminary reports for the cardiologist(s).

Responsible for establishing and maintaining a remote monitoring program.

Participates in pacemaker insertion procedures; testing devices and settings under the direct supervision of the cardiologist

Maintains and analyzes pacemaker and AICD clinical records and prepares analysis for physician review

Maintains process for manufacturer recalls and follows recall requirements under direction of cardiologist.

Performs remote device monitoring including scheduling, downloading clinical information, and analyzing transmissions.

Ensure patient needs are being met by a well-coordinated team of physicians and allied health professionals

Ensures that requests for information and any issues from treating/referring physicians are handled in a courteous and expeditious manner.

Works with physicians and patients to coordinate research studies.

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.

Minimum five (5) years clinical experience in a cardiology care setting.

2 years direct experience in a cardiac device program required.

Current RN licensure in the State of Rhode Island.

BCLS and ACLS certification required.

Knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary pathophysiology and risk factors, common cardiac medications and drug interactions and have electrocardiographic interpretation skills.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers/other disciplines.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.