Lead Cardiac Device RN

Cardiac Nurse Practitioner

At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do. With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

*$20,000 SIGN-ON BONUS* Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Full-Time; 40 hours/week

Monday-Friday

Location: Naperville

Travel Required

Licensed RN Required

Responsibilities:

• Will perform and delegate a variety of tasks to facilitate physician/office visits, including the responsibility and accountability for care provided by the LPN and Patient care technicians as assigned in accordance with nursing standards.
• Supervises work performed by department clinical staff. RN's, LPN's, PCT's. Coaches the team by guiding, directing, motivating, and mediating conflict resolution.
• Utilizes interactive communication with Manager, Physicians and other health care members to provide and implement a comprehensive and integrated plan of care for patients.
• Assists with staff development, new employee orientation, and training. Monitors and insures staff compliance with policies and procedures.
• 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.
• 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 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.

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.
• Performs other projects and duties as related to department objectives.

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $41.16 - 61.74 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.

If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at Duly.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.