Cardiac Device Registered Nurse

Cardiology Clinic Cardiac Device Registered Nurse

The Cardiology Clinic Cardiac Device Registered Nurse monitors and reviews cardiac rhythms in person and from remote transmissions, retrieves and triages that information, prepares data for entry to electronic health record, and ensures physician evaluation with appropriate billing and follow up.

Schedule:

• 8 hour DAY shift M-F (8-4:30p / 8:30-5p)
• No weekend requirements & No call!

Why you should become a RN with ThedaCare:

• A.D.N to BSN program with strategic Nursing Tuition Assistance
• Magnet Journey- care model encompassing holistic view of people and community
• Academic partnerships that support student learning and Quality Improvement projects
• Clinician and Leader Nightingale Award recipient
• Nursing excellence and recognition program
• Nurse Intern/Extern programs
• Robust Shared Governance
• Population Health and Life Inspired Movement
• Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)
• Onsite BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ALSO and specialty certifications
• Development/Growth opportunity within the Organization: Emergency Services/Trauma Care, Obstetrics, Medical Surgical, Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, Cancer Care, Homecare, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Care, Neuro Care, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient IV, Ambulatory Clinic, Diabetes Education, Wound Care, Telemetry/Cardiac, Phone Triage, and much more!

Provides evaluation and programming of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices under the supervision of a physician. Troubleshoots complex device programming issues under the supervision of a physician. Provides timely feedback of cardiac device diagnostic information to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Interrogates devices (i.e., pacemakers and automated internal cardioverter defibrillators) and interprets devices for basic threshold and intracardiac measurements, and makes necessary program changes under the direction of the electrophysiologist. Examines wounds post-device implant on initial visit of all post-op patients to ensure the incision is healing appropriately and communicates issues or problems with the electrophysiologist. Educates patients and families regarding device function, clinic follow-up scheduling, and device home monitoring. Ensures correct billing and coding of device checks. Manages remote device follow up and schedules follow up appointments with patients as appropriate based on the data interpretation. Manages the device database by entering interrogation data. Schedules follow up appointments with patients as appropriate based on the data interpretation. Completes the charge capture process in the electronic medical record for all patients seen in the device clinic and/or captured by remote device follow-ups. Assists in the maintenance of the daily schedule of all device clinics to ensure adequate clinical workflow.

Qualifications:

• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
• Minimum of 1 year: General Cardiac Experience Required
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Associates Degree in Nursing with an agreement to obtain the BSN within five years.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation and EKG

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Scheduled FTE:

0.8

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No

Worker Shift Details:

Days