RN, Cardio Device Nurse

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Job Description

Summary:

Responsible for providing professional Nursing care in the analysis of data for patients with implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and loop devices, following established standards and practices. The RN must be able to demonstrate the professional nursing skills to evaluate patients with arrhythmias and the technical skills to evaluate patients with cardiac rhythm management devices as well as the ability to program settings and troubleshoot in collaboration with electrophysiology specialists.

This position requires highly specialized knowledge of various manufacturers and models of these devices and their functions along with the ability to acquire, maintain and integrate new technologies as they evolve. Promotes quality patient care by adhering to HRS and NASPE standards of care. Triages phone calls and completes programming orders according to established protocols. Performs interrogation, evaluation, and reprogramming of all manufacturers models of cardiac rhythm management devices.

Reviews remote, trans-telephonic, and in-office evaluations and completes documentation according to protocols. Provides patient and family education with appropriate documentation in EMR and Paceart. Adheres to billing guidelines and practices and promotes positive staff and inter-office relations. Acquires, maintains, and integrates knowledge of scientific principles and derived technology-based interventions and therapies in cardiac pacing, defibrillation, and electrophysiology to provide and facilitate the provision of safe, optimal patient care.

Responsibilities And Duties:

85%
Performs interrogation, evaluation and reprogramming of all manufacturers’ models of cardiac rhythm management devices.

Reviews remote, trans-telephonic and in-office evaluations and completes documentation according to protocols

Promote patient follow up compliance by providing education specific to each device and the recommended follow up protocols.

Provides patient and family education with appropriate documentation in EMR and/or Paceart.

Adheres to billing guidelines and practices

Promotes positive staff and interoffice relations
15%- Administrative duties

Schedules follow-up appointments

Fills out billing sheets

Enters data into Paceart for tracking

Sends correspondence to referring physician and patients

The major duties/ responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions to be performed by associates in this job. Associate is expected to all perform other duties as requested by supervisor

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

RN
- Registered Nurse
- Ohio Board of Nursing Additional

Job Description:

Must have prior Experience in cardiology, preferably electrophysiology, and knowledge of implantable cardiac devices is desirable. At least 5 years cardiology Experience , preferably electrophysiology

Work Shift:

Day Scheduled Weekly Hours :40

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Equal Employment Opportunity Ohio Health  is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Ohio Health does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
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