REG NURSE ICD/PACEMAKER

Arrhythmia Clinic Device Nurse

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

The Arrhythmia Clinic Device Nurse will function under the direction of the physicians and the Arrhythmia Practice Supervisor. The device nurse will provide quality patient care, including device interrogation, interpretation, and ongoing patient education.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Perform ICD and pacemaker interrogation; interpret findings, device programming, and documentation as assigned.
• Perform patient assessments including but not limited to patient symptoms, vital signs and medication usage, as it pertains to device interrogation findings.
• Perform patient teaching regarding initial device implants, device precautions and device procedures.
• Phone triage, pertaining to device patients.
• Provide procedure instructions.
• Perform Telephonic/Remote device interrogations.
• Maintain supplies inventory.
• Performs all assigned duties in a professional, accurate and timely manner.
• Travel to satellite device clinics as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements: Current State of Michigan Nursing License, Current BLS

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years nursing experience Acute care, critical care, step down, cath lab. Pacemaker/ICD experience preferred.

Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Bachelors degree or higher preferred.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Strong communication skills. Detailed computer knowledge. Detailed ECG knowledge. Cardiovascular background.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.