Cardiac Arrhythmia Device Coordinator (RN) PRN

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Washington, DC, is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to coordinate the operations of the MHVI Arrhythmia Device Clinic on the day shift and supervise clinical staff. You will develop protocols, standards of care, and educational programs for patients and staff.

The role requires an active DC nursing license (or compact state), a BSN and/or ADN, and 3–4 years of related experience. You will manage patient flow, device database, and billing processes while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Active nursing license in DC or a compact state
• Associate's degree in Nursing is required
• Bachelor's degree is required
• 3–4 years of progressively responsible related experience required

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs activities of assigned personnel; handles hiring, salary adjustments, disciplinary actions, and terminations as needed
• Develops and maintains standards of care for patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED)
• Updates and manages patient device database using current software; ensures FDA compliance and efficient electronic record keeping
• Coordinates day-to-day patient flow in the Arrhythmia Center Device Clinic; adjusts schedules to meet changing priorities and minimize patient wait time
• Monitors device performance and safety guidelines; responds to safety alerts promptly
• Plans, conducts, and reviews educational programs for staff, patients, and families on CIED function and monitoring
• Collaborates with research coordinators on studies; screens patients and determines supply, equipment, and staffing needs
• Monitors patient outcomes data and helps determine policy and guideline recommendations

Skills

RN - Registered Nurse

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position THIS IS A PRN POSITION DAY SHIFT

Coordinates the operations of the MHVI Arrhythmia Device Clinic at a local and regional level. Supervises clinical support staff. Coordinates and assists in departmental daily operations and the delivery of treatment. Develops protocols standards of practice and educational programs for patients and staff. Manages and maintains device database

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs activities of assigned personnel. Makes recommendations regarding hiring salary adjustments disciplinary actions and if necessary terminations.
• Develops and maintains standards of care for patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED).
• Updates maintains and manages patient device database using current and appropriate software. Utilizes database for efficient electronic record keeping FDA compliance and workflow / clinic resource requirements.
• Coordinates the day-to-day patient flow in the Arrhythmia Center Device Clinic. Adjusts schedules/patient appointments to meet changing priorities due to severity of patients' needs. Works with physicians and staff to minimize patient wait. * Identifies any problems and recommends corrective action. Evaluates patients' complaints and symptoms and consults physicians for appropriate intervention when situation is warranted
• Coordinates patient throughput within the Device Clinic.
• Oversees patient billing scheduling and report generation for pacemaker / defibrillator clinic in a timely manner. Determines best billing practices for the device clinic.
• Plans conducts implements and reviews educational programs for staff patients and family members regarding function and monitoring of CIED. for.
• Monitors device performance and safety guidelines. Responds to safety alerts in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Serves as a resource to other nursing and clinical personnel providing professional advice and guidance in the management of arrhythmia and electrophysiology health care.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments by routinely reviewing appropriate literature and attending related seminars conferences etc.
• Collaborates with research coordinators on research proposals for inpatient and outpatient clinical drug and device trials; screens patients for inclusion in studies and determines supply equipment and staffing requirements. .
• Monitors patient outcomes data and determines policy and guideline recommendations based on data.

Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing required
• Bachelor's degree required

Experience

• 3-4 years of progressively more responsible job related experience. required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
• International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification within 2 years preferred

This position has a hiring range of USD $74,214.00 - USD $134,596.00 /Yr.