Device Registered Nurse

## Device Registered Nurse Apply:
Genesis Hospital:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR107111#
** GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
** In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis Health Care System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do *- always.*##

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department:

HLV Device Clinic## Overview of Position:

An experienced and highly skilled office practice RN. Performs independently (with MD oversight) in the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) devices. Manages device patients and their care and implements treatment plans at a highly developed skill level in collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES
** 1.
Assesses the patient clinically for device/rhythm related issues.  2.
Assesses device (pacemaker or ICD) fully (either in-person or remotely) with full interrogation and identification of sub-optimal programming, abnormal findings and/or arrhythmias.  3.
Evaluates effectiveness of care and care coordination progressing patients toward desired outcomes.
4.
Provides basic interrogation, adjustment and programming to the device.  5.
Troubleshoots basic, intermediate and advanced device issues.  6.
Performs all work on devices and with patients as per protocol or specific order.  7.
Develops and implements patient/caregiver teaching plan based on identified health education needs.  8.
Demonstrates accountability in the management of device patients.  9.
Collaborates with team including but not limited to physicians, RN’s ,LPN’s and MA’s to ensure patients’ issues and needs are addressed.  10.
Demonstrates advanced and in depth knowledge and understanding of the device technology, the purpose of the implant, expected alternation in clinical condition, and potential device-related symptoms.
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * 1.
BSN and current Ohio RN License.  2.
Two (2) or more years’ experience in Cardiovascular and EP.  3.
Current CPR certification, or obtain within 30 days of employment.  4.
Current ACLS, or completed within one (1) year of hire (Cardio Diagnostics).  5.
Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.  6.
Attention to detail.  7.
Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.  8.
Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, and  the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.  9.
Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan  10.
Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care.
** PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
** 1.
Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values:

• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.  
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.  
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.  
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.  
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.  
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.  
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.  
• Acts in a manner that creates positive…