RN Cardiac Device Nurse I
Greensboro, NC 
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Job Description
RN Cardiac Device Nurse I
ID 2024-23108
Location Cone Health Medical Group HeartCare at Church Street Work Location US-NC-Greensboro Division : Name Hospital Clinic Operations Department : Name HCO-CV CHURCH STREET Category NURSING Position Sub-Category RN - PHYSICIAN PRACT Position Type Full Time (40 hours/week) Employment Type Employee Exempt/NonExempt Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Workforce Status Onsite Work Hours 40.00 Provider Schedule (specific schedule) Mon-Fri 4 10 hour days On call Required No Sub Category RN - Physician Practice
Overview

The Electrophysiology (EP) Device Registered Nurse (RN) I plays a crucial role in the care of adult patients throughout the Cone Health system, including Cone Health Medical Group, Alamance Regional Hospital and Moses Cone Hospital departments. This role provides direct and remote cardiac monitoring of pacemakers, defibrillators, implantable loop recorders, etc. Through close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of electrophysiologists, APPs, referring physicians, schedulers and other key team members in the hospitals and practices, this role ensures that patient care adheres to established protocols and quality standards. The EP Device RN I serves as a catalyst for optimal patient care and operational efficiencies.

Talent Pool: Nursing

Responsibilities

Advises and assists staff responsible for maintaining device database, patient charts, schedules, and supplies to facilitate provider performance of invasive in office procedures.
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Performs clinic and remote device interrogations, interpretation, and programming of pacemakers, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICD), Implantable Loop Recorders (ILR), and Cardiac Resynchronization (CRT) devices for a complex diverse patient population according to established protocols under the supervision of a physician.
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Coordinates participation of industry reps and prepares standardized remote reports for supporting multiple industry devices (BioTronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, and St. Jude) provider review, interpretation and arranges appropriate follow up.
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Identifies and manages appropriate therapy for basic and complex arrhythmias, device malfunctions, and device related regulatory issues using standard protocols. These include advisories, safety notifications, recalls, device tracking, and ensuring recent transmissions are received from all patients with devices.
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Educates patients and families regarding device function, clinic follow-up scheduling, device home monitoring, and completes requests for refills, labs and tests, if required.
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Manages and facilitates device clinic which includes post-operative education, wound assessment/care, assessing and identifying any complications with new operative sites.
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Requests, maintains, reviews patient records, results, and enrolls new patients and transfers device data into appropriate remote monitoring site. Receives and interprets implanted device alerts and reports abnormal findings to providers as necessary.
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Works with physicians, leaders, and colleagues to develop and implement policies, procedures, clinical protocols, and daily device clinic operations. Mentors new staff members regarding policies and procedures.
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Qualifications

EDUCATION:
REQUIRED
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
EKG course
PREFERRED
N/A

EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED
One (1) year Cardiology/Telemetry experience
PREFERRED
Implanted cardiac device experience

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
REQUIRED
BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
RN - Registered Nurse licensed in North Carolina or a Compact state
Must obtain International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification within 5 years of employment date
PREFERRED
ACLS | Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Cone Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities for applicants and employees. All employees and applicants for employment will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, ability, and performance without regard to race, religion, age sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or as otherwise protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 year
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