Arrhythmia Nurse Lpn - Full Time

Watson Clinic; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Clinic in Lakeland, FL seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Pacemaker Clinic, Holter monitoring, ILR, and event monitoring. You will educate patients, maintain equipment, and enter data into the EMR system.

Qualifications include an active Florida LPN license and CPR certification, with the ability to read EKG tracings and communicate effectively with patients and physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing with an active Florida license.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Ability to read EKG tracings is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Holter Monitor system and prepares patient/equipment.
• Explains and instructs patient on monitor use.
• Places and removes monitors.
• Maintains database and runs reports.
• Edits and interprets reports for physicians.
• Ensures physician is informed of abnormalities.
• Maintains Holter Monitor log in EMR.
• Applies Event Monitor & MCOT monitors to patients.
• Inputs patient information into the computer database.
• Instructs patient on event monitor use.
• Receives and interprets transmissions.
• Generates and records reports.
• Maintains database and ensures physician awareness of abnormalities.
• Educates patient on ILR activator and usage.
• Evaluates rhythms recorded by monitor or patient.
• Reviews remote site daily for activity.
• Maintains rooms, supplies, and equipment in Pacemaker Clinic.
• Responds to emergencies in department.
• Performs 96 month maintenance checks on devices.
• Maintains HeartStart Defibrillator & AED; checks off sheet daily.

Skills

Reading EKG tracings

Patient communication

Education

Active FL LPN license

Current CPR certification

One year health facility experience

Tools

EMR system

Holter monitor equipment

Job description

Description

Essential Functions

• Maintains Holter Monitor system
• Prepares patient and equipment
• Explains and instructs the patient on use of monitor
• Places and removes monitors
• Maintains database and runs reports
• Edits and interprets report for physicians final dictation
• Ensures physician is informed of abnormalities
• Maintains Holter Monitor log to ensure dictated reports are in EMR

Applies Event Monitor & MCOT monitors to patients

• Inputs patient information into the computer database
• Instructs patient on the use of event monitor
• Receives and interprets transmissions
• Generates and records reports
• Maintains database
• Ensures physician is informed of abnormalities

Internal Loop Recorder (ILR)

• Educates patient on use of activator for ILR device
• Evaluates and interprets rhythms that are recorded by monitor or patient
• Maintains database
• Ensures physician is informed of abnormalities
• Reviews remote site daily for activity

Assists as necessary in proper functioning of Pacemaker Clinic

• Maintains rooms, supplies, and equipment
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to emergency situations in the department
• Performs 96 month maintenance check
• Maintains the HeartStart Defibrillator & AED; checks off sheet daily

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This person in this position needs to occasionally move about the inside of the office retrieve patients from waiting room, access file cabinets, and office equipment. Constantly operates a computer and holter devices This person frequently communicates with patients that inquire about their devices and test. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Must be able to see the computer monitors, interpret pacing rhythms, and recognize abnormalities. Frequently moves file boxes weighing up to 50 pounds between file room and Pacemaker Clinic

Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing and holds active FL license
• Current CPR certification
• Must be able to read EKG tracings

Preferred Education and Experience

• One year experience in health facility