As a Cardiac Device RN, you will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to treat patients with a variety of cardiac conditions and illnesses, including those requiring cardiac ambulatory monitors and cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) management such as pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recorders.
Essential Functions of the Role:
Observe and record patient behaviors; collect comprehensive patient health histories, including cardiac and device-related historyPerform physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as EKGs; apply and download Holter monitors and other ambulatory monitoring devicesAssist with cardiac device management, including interrogation, programming support, troubleshooting alerts, and remote monitoring of pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recordersReview and triage cardiac device transmissions, identifying abnormal findings and escalating concerns to providers as appropriateCounsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans, including cardiac device care, precautions, and remote monitoring protocolsAdminister medication, change wound dressings, and provide post-procedural care for device implantation patientsRead and interpret patient information and diagnostic results, including device reports, to support clinical decision-makingConsult with physicians and supervisors to determine appropriate treatment plans, including device-related interventionsSupport emergency response as needed, including management of cardiac events and device-related complicationsResearch and implement ways to improve healthcare processes and patient outcomesComplete and maintain accurate medical records within EMR systemsMaintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA
- Work closely with external vendors to monitor CIED devices, protocols, and alerts.
- Consult with office staff and other internal teams for patient monitoring and communication.
Minimum Qualifications:
2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical practice environmentProficient in Microsoft OfficeAbility to travel to local officesBasic knowledge of cardiac rhythms and willingness to learn cardiac device management
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in a clinical practice environmentExperience in cardiac or vascular healthcareHands-on experience with pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recordersFamiliarity with cardiac device monitoring systemsExperience with EMR systems
Physical Requirements:
Requires ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
Typical medical practice setting.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Heart and Vascular Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Cardiac Device RN but are not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate.
