Cardiac Device RN

St Louis Heart & Vascular; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heart and Vascular Partners in Bridgeton, MO is seeking a Cardiac Device RN to collaborate with clinicians in managing patients with various cardiac conditions, including ambulatory monitors and CIEDs.

You will perform exams, manage device interrogations and remote monitoring, educate patients and families, and document care in the EMR while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

This role requires bedside nursing skills, strong communication, and the ability to travel to local offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN clinical practice experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel to local offices.
• Basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms; willingness to learn device management.
• Preferred: 3+ years in clinical practice; experience with pacemakers/ICDs/loop recorders; EMR experience.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record patient health histories, including cardiac and device history.
• Perform physical exams and tests such as EKGs; apply/download Holter monitors.
• Assist with cardiac device management, including interrogation, programming support, and remote monitoring.
• Review device transmissions and escalate abnormal findings to providers.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, device care, and remote monitoring protocols.
• Maintain accurate medical records in EMR and ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

RN experience

Travel ability

Cardiac rhythms knowledge

Willingness to learn device management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Cardiac Device RN, you will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to treat patients with a variety of cardiac conditions and illnesses, including those requiring cardiac ambulatory monitors and cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) management such as pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recorders.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Observe and record patient behaviors; collect comprehensive patient health histories, including cardiac and device-related history
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as EKGs; apply and download Holter monitors and other ambulatory monitoring devices
• Assist with cardiac device management, including interrogation, programming support, troubleshooting alerts, and remote monitoring of pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recorders
• Review and triage cardiac device transmissions, identifying abnormal findings and escalating concerns to providers as appropriate
• Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans, including cardiac device care, precautions, and remote monitoring protocols
• Administer medication, change wound dressings, and provide post-procedural care for device implantation patients
• Read and interpret patient information and diagnostic results, including device reports, to support clinical decision-making
• Consult with physicians and supervisors to determine appropriate treatment plans, including device-related interventions
• Support emergency response as needed, including management of cardiac events and device-related complications
• Research and implement ways to improve healthcare processes and patient outcomes
• Complete and maintain accurate medical records within EMR systems
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA
• Work closely with external vendors to monitor CIED devices, protocols, and alerts.
• Consult with office staff and other internal teams for patient monitoring and communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical practice environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel to local offices
• Basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms and willingness to learn cardiac device management

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a clinical practice environment
• Experience in cardiac or vascular healthcare
• Hands-on experience with pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recorders
• Familiarity with cardiac device monitoring systems
• Experience with EMR systems

Physical Requirements:

Requires ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Typical medical practice setting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Heart and Vascular Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Cardiac Device RN but are not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate.