RN Cardiac Device - PRN

Overview

Cardiac RN Device - PRN

• PRN - As Needed.
• Various Locations Available, including:
  • Naperville, Winfield, Elmhurst, Westmont, Elign, New Lenox 

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 $45-48 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.

• 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 $45-48 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.

• 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.