Cardiac Device RN

St Louis Heart & Vascular; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Louis Heart & Vascular is seeking a Cardiac Device RN to collaborate with clinicians in treating patients with various cardiac conditions, including those requiring ambulatory monitors and CIED management such as pacemakers, ICDs, and loop recorders.

You will observe and document patient health histories, perform EKGs, assist with device interrogations, and educate patients on treatment plans. This role requires RN licensure and willingness to travel to local offices.

Qualifications

• RN with current licensure and clinical practice experience.
• Basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms and willingness to learn cardiac device management.
• Proficiency in using EMR systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Observe and record patient histories including cardiac and device history.
• Perform exams and diagnostics such as EKGs and monitor devices.
• Assist with device management including interrogation and remote monitoring.
• Review device transmissions and escalate abnormal findings.
• Educate patients and families on device care and remote monitoring.
• Administer medications and provide post-procedural care.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm knowledge

Healthcare collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

EMR systems

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.