Electrophysiology Cardiac Device RN

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, evaluate, plan and deliver comprehensive care to patients with specific dysrhythmias, particularly those requiring pacemakers and devices.
• Collaborate with the physician in providing care with the patient, including evaluation of pacemakers and device functions, battery life, need for program adjustments to optimize pacemaker/device performance, education of patients and family, and telephone triage of patients.
• Interact with clinic physicians, referring physicians, clinical staff and community agencies to provide optimal care to the patient with arrhythmias.
• Perform professional nursing work of considerable difficulty including the care of patients as outlined by physicians and the objectives and policies of the organization.
• Generate preliminary reports and notify providers (physician and APP) for issues requiring further attention.
• Provide direct nursing care to patients by assessing their physical, psychological, and emotional status.
• Develop and implement nursing plan of care for patients.
• Communicate the plan of care to patients as prescribed by physician: test results, scheduling of specialized tests and treatment modalities, prescription drug instructions and other patient education including procedures and/or disease processes.
• Perform device interrogation procedures.
• Evaluate pacemakers and device functions, battery life, and need for program adjustments to optimize pacemaker/device performance.
• Measure and record patients' vital signs/conditions, such as but not limited to height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
• Collect vital signs at the patient visit including heart rate, respirations, oxygen saturation, blood pressure and temperature.
• Complete 12 lead EKG according to Anesthesia guidelines.
• Complete medication reconciliation process.
• Communicate with patients and families about their condition, treatment, and care.
• Triage patient concerns in clinic as well as over the telephone and provide nursing advice.
• Receive and respond to phone calls relating to appointments, urgent care, inpatient admissions, prescription refills and test results in accordance with clinic protocols and coordinate proper disposition of each.
• Make pre and post procedure phone calls to patients.
• Follow guidelines for managing, addressing, and responding to IHIS in-basket tasks and communications received via other electronic means.
• Administer medications safely and assess patient responses.
• Document all medications administered, diagnostic procedures and treatments performed; patient/family education provided; and patient responses observed.
• Observe patients and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
• Help maintain patient flow and workflow.
• Work collaboratively as a team member of the clinic staff to provide a high quality and efficient service to patients and clinic.
• Under physician guidance, interrogate, interpret, and reprogram cardiac devices.
• Collaborate with physicians regarding device status and accurately document device analysis in Paceart system.
• Document utilizing IHIS / PACEART, the patient’s orders and CPT code(s) for charge capture.
• Collaborate with OSUP revenue cycle regarding CPT code changes and billing requirements.
• Schedule appropriate follow up for ongoing device management, per physician directive or established protocol as needed.
• Recognize patient rights and provide for confidentiality of patient information and for dignity through own performance and in relationship with others.
• Collaborate with other disciplines; promote and support research activities; and utilize available resources to provide and improve patient care.
• Promote a healthy clinical environment and good working relationships.
• Participate in positive, proactive inter- and intra-departmental communication.
• Participate in staff meetings and quality improvement team efforts, including meetings to discuss quality assurance improvement initiatives.
• Maximize the equipment’s quality assurance programs and utilize quality improvement methods.
• Participate in special projects as needed including but not limited to development of nursing documentation forms, development or procurement of patient education forms, quality assurance activities, etc.

Qualifications

• Aceessory Degree in Nursing and current Ohio Registered Nurse license.
• BLS and ACLS certified.
• 2 years electrophysiology and/or device experience.
• Thorough knowledge of cardiac dysrhythmias, cardiac anatomy, and electrophysiology procedures.
• Knowledge of patient assessment and triage procedures along with clinic, physician office and/or urgent care experience.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.
• Ability to educate and clearly communicate with patients and/or families as to the nature of disease and to provide instruction on proper care and treatment.
• Ability to convey information both in writing and verbally.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Analytical ability and critical thinking to gather and interpret data and develop, recommend, and implement solutions.