RN Cardiac Device

Job Summary

The RN functions at a high level, is a leader in clinic, is a decision maker partnering with all team members to provide a higher level of care to device patients. This position is unique, highly specialized, and requires a high level of clinical and technical acumen as well as independence.

What you will do in this role

• Functions as a leader in clinic, a decision maker partnering with all team members to provide a higher level of care to device patients.
• Manages and coordinates the device clinic including wound assessment and care and post-operative teaching.
• Makes decisions regarding the management and coordination of care of patients with devices and partners with the EP team, Interventional Cardiologists, Heart Failure team and Structural Heart as well as other staff members.
• Performs in-clinic and remote interrogation, evaluation, and reprogramming of all CIED’s (pacemakers, ICD’s, ILR’s and cardiac resynchronization devices) for all manufacturers.
• Monitors patients, evaluates and programs CIED’s following established clinic protocols.
• Analyzes clinical data and composes written CIED management summaries, clinic visit notes, and letters.
• Directly interviews with patients, family to obtain past medical and social histories to facilitate all aspects of disease management, diagnostic and device management follow up.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse School of Nursing
• Minimum Associate Nursing Degree, ADN
• Minimum two years of functioning independently and managing patients in device clinic managing CIED’s with all manufacturer’s (Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott/St. Jude, and Biotronik) required
• Minimum 2 years' experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions (Carelink, Latitude, and Merlin) required

Education

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse School of Nursing

Experience

• Two years of functioning independently and managing patients in device clinic managing CIED’s with all manufacturer’s (Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Abbott/St. Jude, and Biotronik) required
• Minimum 2 years' experience reviewing and managing remote device transmissions (Carelink, Latitude, and Merlin) required

Certification/License

• Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the respective jurisdiction per state requirements.
• Nurses are governed by their state board of nursing and work under their own individual license.
• Current BLS certification required
• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) or Certified Device Remote Monitoring Specialist (CDRMS) from International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) preferred
• Certification by IBHRE within 2 years of employment is strongly preferred and encouraged

Benefits

Centennial Heart offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stockFamily support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and moreConsumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer DiscountsRetirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn More About Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.