Cardiac Rhythm Management Nurse: Device Interrogation & Care

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Cardiac Nurse to care for patients with life-threatening cardiac events and to guide families through daily care and long-term planning outside the hospital.

Responsibilities include device interrogations, programming, and in-clinic or remote follow-up of pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices, with emphasis on patient education, data management, and timely communication to the cardiovascular team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and two years of related work experience.
• Registered Nurse: WA license.
• Basic Life Support - CPR.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate and manage Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED) in ambulatory or remote settings.
• Perform device checks and programming orders according to protocols.
• Educate patients on transmitting devices and ensure proper follow-up.
• Communicate urgent device findings to EP/Cardiology teams and document results.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient assessment

CPR

ACLS

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Cardiac Nurse to care for patients with life-threatening cardiac events and to guide families through daily care and long-term planning outside the hospital.

Responsibilities include device interrogations, programming, and in-clinic or remote follow-up of pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices, with emphasis on patient education, data management, and timely communication to the cardiovascular team.