RN- Pacemaker Electrophysiology (FT- 0.9 FTE, Day Shift)

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse - Pacemaker Electrophysiology assists clinic providers and staff in the delivery and coordination of patient care, facilitating patient satisfaction, clinic efficiency, and provider productivity.

About the Role

This position is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care while working collaboratively with other members of the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Interrogates cardiac implantable electronic devices, monitors and documents patient response to device therapy and programming changes.
• Adjusts device settings in accordance with provider orders.
• Manages remote device monitoring.
• Troubleshoots device-related concerns.
• Arranges and coordinates follow-up care for patients receiving services through the Device Clinic.
• Maintains device clinic databases and patient records.
• Performs diagnostic tests and treatments as ordered by the provider.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices undergoing MRI studies, surgical procedures, or other interventions.
• Maintains examination and treatment rooms to ensure cleanliness, organization, and appropriate stocking of supplies and equipment.
• Collaborates with providers to assess and coordinate care for walk-in and urgent patient needs within the clinic.
• Provides education, support, and ongoing guidance to patients and families regarding cardiac implantable electronic devices, arrhythmia management, and electrophysiology-related procedures, including ablation therapy.
• Participates in quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and departmental initiatives to support safe, effective, and efficient patient care.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Current Montana Registered Nurse (RN) license, Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within four (4) months of hire, One (1) year of registered nursing experience.
• Preferred: International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification or ability to obtain within thirty-six (36) months of hire, Experience managing cardiac implantable electronic devices, including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), Experience with device platforms from major manufacturers, including Biotronik, Medtronic, Abbott (formerly St. Jude Medical), and Boston Scientific, Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia management and electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) interpretation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Sound judgment, patience, maintain a professional demeanor at all times, Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality, Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment, Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health, Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines, Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate sound judgment, patience, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Exercise tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform essential job functions successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Learn current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrate the Bozeman Health SPIRIT values of: Service, People, Integrity, Respect, Improvement, and Teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

Emotional and Physical Demands

• Exposures (Continuously): Bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues, Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed, Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings, Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances, Infectious diseases are caused by contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses, Emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.

Schedule Requirements

This role requires regular and sustained attendance. The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.