Device Clinic Nurse/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Registered Nurse to perform device interrogation, programming, and remote transmission review under supervision. The role evaluates patients’ well-being and wound sites, manages pacemaker data, and coordinates follow-ups and paperwork.

Travel to outreach clinics may be required. Ideal candidates will have RN licensure and experience with cardiac device services, plus proficiency with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct physical assessment.
• Experience with EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform device interrogation and programming under supervision.
• Review remote transmissions and clinical evaluation of patients.
• Maintain pacemaker data in EMR and patient records.
• Educate patients on transmitting devices and follow-up care.

Skills

EMR experience

Physical assessment

Education

RN license

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements

This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally requires standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds and/or working in confined spaces. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and/or combative/violent people.

Shift

Primarily Monday – Friday 7am-4:30pm, 4 shifts per week

Job Summary

This position independently performs device interrogation, programming, and remote transmission review under the supervision of the Device Clinic Coordinator and provides clinical evaluation of patients’ overall well-being and post implant wound site. Other daily responsibilities include: managing pacemaker data in all available applications and patient medical records; communicating all findings to include indications found during testing; training and educating patients on all aspects of proper use of transmitting devices; troubleshoots patient compliance issues; schedules appointments for pacemaker monitoring and facilitates appropriate in-office follow up; properly completes all paperwork, electronic orders; may require occasional travel to outreach device clinics; participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations; and any other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to conduct physical assessment and have experience with EMR .

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Related (RN) cardiac device experience preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/20/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently licensed by the state of Kentucky as a Registered Nurse (RN) or eligible to obtain license by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your years of paid work experience as a registered nurse.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years, up through 7 years
  • More than 7 years, up through 10 years
  • More than 10 years
• * Please describe your experience working with pacemaker services.

  (Open Ended Question)