EP RN Device Nurse

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Acts as a problem solver as it relates to patient, family, physician issues according to protocol.
• Anticipates need for wearable defibrillators
• Anticipates potential symptomatic consequences of CIED evaluations and programming.
• Communicates with industry sales, clinical support and technical services representatives regarding CIED function, safety and battery longevity.
• Communicates with patient and family members regarding CIED lifesaving therapies including fielding patient’s and family’s questions regarding end-of-life matters related to CIED therapy.
• Facilitates home wellbeing checks by public services and recognizes the potential for discovering patient death on remote CIED follow-up
• Maintains practice standards in regard to Quality Improvement and OSHA.
• Operate required vehicle(s) in a safe manner to perform required duties of the position.
• Performs general and cardiac nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards.
• Performs in-person interrogation and any needed reprogramming on all cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) models of pacemakers, ICDs and Implantable Loop Recorders (ILRs) and documents according to IHC protocols.
• Provides assistance to Electrophysiology (EP) provider in office, and facilitates office schedule.
• Provides guidance on peri-procedural, peri-surgical and MRI device management
• Provides patient and family education and documents in medical records.
• Reads and researches patient records, charts and Practice Manager System for other pertinent information. May dictate history and physical, consults and other professional related letters.
• Reviews and reports pertinent test(s) results, outside examination results and patient symptoms; scrutinize for needed follow-up; communicates to provider.
• Reviews CIED remote transmissions and completes documentation according to IHC protocol.
• Triages phone calls and significant device evaluation findings, gives carries out verbal and written orders according to standing orders or established protocols.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• All other duties as assigned.
• Attends required meetings and participates on committees as required
• Clinical resource for the Heart Rhythm Center’s Arrhythmia services Technicians.
• Monitors and maintains supplies on crash cart.
• Participates in professional development.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Three years of RN nursing experience required. Two years of critical care experience preferred or clinical cardiac equivalent experience required.
• Current licensure as R.N., state of Iowa or compact state.
• Valid Iowa Driver’s/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks). Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia class completion within 6 months
• Level II 12 Lead EKG class completion within 1 year
• Level III Advanced 12 Lead EKG class within 18 months
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) Cardiac Device Remote Monitor Specialist (CDRMS) certification examination following 1 year following device training, prior to the end of the 3rd year of performing CIED in-office evaluations
• IBHRE Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) certification encouraged following 3 years of CIED follow-up and successful completion of the CDRMS examination with a passing score

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.