Registered Nurse Cardiac Device

Full-time position at St. George Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Clinic.

About the role

The Cardiac Device Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, coordinating, planning, implementing, 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.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate implanted devices, monitor and document patients’ response to therapy or changes in device settings, and make programming adjustments per physician's order.
• Address and prioritize remote transmissions and alert management, including troubleshooting devices.
• Maintain the Device Clinic Database, responsible for all aspects of the clinic database.
• Respond to patient needs by providing education regarding devices and addressing calls for 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 the 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 (e.g., ECG, Tele Unit, CV ICU, Cath Lab, or CV positions within the industry).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer software.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, multi-task, and follow through on details.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as an RN.
• Experience in arrhythmia management and implanted cardiac devices.
• IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors requiring verbal communication, as well as hearing and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment, including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (e.g., full of equipment, power cords on the floor).
• May be expected to sit or stand in a stationary position for extended periods.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Typically 4x10-hour shifts or 5x8-hour shifts if preferred. No weekends, holidays, or on-call requirements.

Pay

Hourly range: $37.45 - $57.29. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package covering a wide range of programs to foster wellness, including health, happiness, security, connection, and engagement. Learn more about our benefits package here.

Location: Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital, St. George, Utah.