RN Clinic - Pediatric Cardiology - Jeff Hwy

About the role

This job provides diagnostic care according to departmental guidelines and standing orders under the direction of the physician. It involves enabling the operations of the section, providing technical expertise with procedures, and serving as a patient advocate.

Responsibilities

• Manages patient flow in and out of exam rooms.
• Explains the procedures to the patient before they are performed and ensures patient’s comfort.
• Performs wound checks using aseptic techniques with suture removal when needed 7 to 10 days after implant of device.
• Performs telephonic device analysis 1 week and 4 weeks after every implant and every 4 months following or based on physician request; to telephone the patient following the Medical Center’s service standards and behaviors requesting the patient transmit EKG (magnet & non-magnet) over the phone.
• Assumes responsibility for interrogating devices for hospital inpatients as per physician order.
• Operates the pacemaker/ICD database system ensuring its accurate use at all times.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education Required - Registered nurse diploma.
• Work Experience Preferred – Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Required - 1 year of experience with pacemakers and/or ICDs.
• Experience interpreting cardiac arrhythmia and accurately interpreting 12 lead EKG and rhythm strips.

Qualifications

• Certifications Required - Current register nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Cardiac Technician Certification Or Higher. Certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of the critical nature and condition of the inpatient and how pacing parameters may affect the acute illness.
• Knowledge of pacemaker functions.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

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