Registered Nurse Cardiac Device

About the role

The Cardiac Device Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, coordinating, planning, implementation and evaluating care of patients who have had Cardiac Devices implanted for treatment or diagnosis of cardiac related rhythms. The Cardiac Device Nurse coordinates the interrogation, programming, and triaging of implanted devices’ data, acquired during in-clinic visits or through remote transmissions. The role also serves to educate patients, providers, and other clinical staff on the utility of implantable devices, the intricacies of device functionality and data, and the role these devices play in the management of arrhythmia patients.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, four 10-hour shifts
• Day off within the week based on clinic needs
• No nights, holidays, or weekends
• Main clinic at Utah Valley with occasional travel to other clinics: Spanish Fork, American Fork, and Sevier Valley

Responsibilities

• Interrogate implanted devices and monitor/document patients’ response to therapy or changes in device settings
• Program adjustments per physician’s order
• Address and prioritize remote transmissions and alert management, including troubleshooting devices
• Maintain the Device Clinic Database
• Respond to patient needs and provide education regarding devices
• Respond to device-related issues from patients, providers, and vendors
• Commit to continuing education in implantable device procedures and technology
• Work with compliance to develop, implement, and follow through on action plans when industry device recalls and advisories occur

Requirements

• Current RN license in state of practice
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers
• Practice-specific certification as required by the clinical setting (e.g., ACLS, PALS)
• Previous cardiology experience (ECG, Tele Unit, CV ICU, Cath Lab, or CV positions within industry)
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer software
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, multitask, and follow through on details

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in arrhythmia management and implanted cardiac devices
• IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) certification
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Cardiology or critical care experience

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies
• Frequent verbal communication and hearing spoken information, alarms, and patient needs, particularly during emergencies
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision; frequent computer use and typing
• Ability to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items
• Walking and assisting with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment; pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment
• Ability to navigate crowded and busy rooms with equipment and cords
• Ability to sit or stand in a stationary position for extended periods

Pay

$37.45 – $57.29 per hour (actual rate dependent upon experience)