RN Cardiac Device

Cardiac Nurse Position

Full-Time; 40 hours/week

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Location: Elgin

Travel Required

Licensed RN Required

Provide comprehensive cardiac care for patients with clinical cardiac devices 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

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 devices 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

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 $38.10-57.17 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. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.