Registered Nurse (RN), Electrophysiology-$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Responsibilities

• Assists the provider with patient care in the office, including but not limited to the following tasks:
• Clinical Chart Preparation in advance of patient’s visit
• Obtain the Chief Complaint or reason for the visit
• Obtain Vital Signs
• Set devices for providers as indicated
• Performs an ECG and knows the indications for obtaining an ECG (i.e. S/S, >6 months, HR >100 or
• Reviews and updates the patient’s current medication list and allergies per protocol, and prepares (pends) prescription refills as needed
• Updates Past Medical History, Social History and Surgical History
• Registers ambulatory cardiac monitors as ordered and instructs patients on their use.
• Works with the EP providers and CMC on critical device notifications and appointments follow up as appropriate per Virginia Heart protocol
• Provides patient education and documentation
• Works closely with CMC technicians to ensure device transmissions and alerts are addressed in a timely matter as per Virginia Heart protocols
• Upon successful completion of the Anticoagulation Therapy Competency Exam, and the discretion of the individual physician and the clinical specialist, the RN performs Anti-coagulation Therapy Management
• Upon successful completion of the Pharmacology Competency Exam, authorizes prescription refills under the physician's supervision
• In-basket management, upon completion of training and required examinations, assists with in-basket messages as well as telephone triage
• Shows adequate competence in entering documentation after communication with providers and patients under the appropriate sections in the EMR
• Aid with EP procedure coordination as needed
• Notifies patients of test results per Virginia Heart protocol.
• Ensures a safe environment for patients and staff while demonstrating professionalism in all interactions with patients, providers, and colleagues to foster a positive experience
• Serves as a member of the resuscitation team in emergency situations, including initiating IV access and administering IV medications, while maintaining all required certifications in good standing
• Routinely checks the emergency cart and equipment per protocol, maintains knowledge of the location of all medical supplies and medications, and ensures proper operation of emergency equipment
• Reports supply needs to the office manager and ensures equipment is properly maintained and cleaned according to the manufacturer’s recommendations
• Resolve issues appropriate to the scope of the position
• Maintains the workstation and all clinical areas in a clean and organized manner
• Aids with administering flu shots to employees and providers during flu season, and supports the Clinical Specialist in administering and/or reading PPDs for new employees during onboarding
• Performs other duties as assigned to support clinical operations and ensure smooth office workflow
• Required to float to other Virginia Heart offices as needed

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Registered Nurse program.
• Current Virginia State Registered Nurse License in good standing or valid Compact State License.
• Minimum one year of clinical experience, cardiology experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret 12-lead ECGs preferred.
• Knowledge of cardiac medications (classifications, side effects, etc.) preferred.
• Current BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• Computer literate and prior experience with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR), EPIC preferred.
• Strong patient education and communication skills

Training Requirements

• The EP RN orientation period is eight weeks.
• Orientation is a progressive process; the Clinical Specialist may defer administration of the ECG exam until later in orientation based on the RN’s level of expertise
• The RN must successfully pass the pharmacology exam to be authorized to process prescription refills and must also pass the anticoagulation therapy exam prior to independently managing anticoagulation.
• The RN is expected to attend training sessions for new Virginia Heart processes as they are implemented.
• Opportunities for continuing education are ongoing and made available to clinical staff