Cardiac Device Clinic Rn-Cardiology

Union Hospital
· Union Hospital Medical Group

Nursing

FULLTIME , DAY , M-F 8AM-5PM

You belong at Union!

The Cardiovascular Device RN plays a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is at Union Health.
Specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart-related conditions patients receive timely and effective interventions to maintain heart health and overall well-being.

Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you’ll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules
• Paid Time Off starting day one.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Success Sharing
• 403bRetirement Employer Match.
• Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health,U Matter
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The Cardiovascular Device Nurse will complete device evaluations per protocol to assure normal device function and safe programmed settings. Cardiac devices included but not limited to are:
Pacemakers, internal and external defibrillators, loop recorders, and implanted cardiac monitors for congestive heart failure. This will include device interrogations completed in the inpatient, procedural, and outpatient settings as well as remotely monitored patients. The Cardiovascular Device Nurse will complete initial interrogations and troubleshoot when required, report generation, charges, and documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Device Management Systems as well as bring acute/urgent issues to the attention of providers.

The RN will function as a liaison between the device patients and providers. The RN will provide patient education and keep accurate records. The nurse collaborates closely with other members of the care team as well as other allied health staff and providers external to the department. This position requires constant learning of new devices and attending periodic educational classes.

• Able to assess interrogation/testing results and make independent decisions regarding follow up schedule and pacemaker settings when appropriate.
• Reports all device and rhythm abnormalities to physicians.
• Collaborates with physician and/or Advance Practice Providers regarding the device status as it affects the total treatment plan.
• Educates patients and provides follow-up reminders on device checks according to established protocols.
• Assists with maintaining device data base.
• Compose reports and task to physicians or Advance Practice Provider for review in EHR.
• Schedules appointments for device patients and corresponds with patients regarding any missed appointments or other matters.
• Demonstrates positive and competent customer service through effective patient education and care.
• Submit charges for billing.
• Inspect implant site and document healing process.
• Triage patients over the telephone, remotely, and in office.
• Complies with FSA guidelines and regulations regarding device advisories and recalls.

• BSN preferred.
• ACLS preferred.
• Knowledge of cardiac rhythms required.
• 3 years RN experience in Cardiovascular Nursing required. The following RN cardiology experience that qualifies will include: EP Lab/Cath Lab, ICU, Progressive Care/Telemetry experience.
• Experience in EP and cardiovascular implantable devices is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have strong ECG skills, a desire to learn advanced cardiac rhythms, and have a high level of comfort with technology.
• The RN should be able to function independently and desire a position that requires a constant learning curve.
• Effective communicator and excellent critical thinking skills.

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.