Device Coordinator Nurse (RN) Cardiac Arrhythmia

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

Job summary

MedStar Health MHVI seeks an experienced leader to coordinate the Arrhythmia Device Clinic operations in the District of Columbia. The role supervises clinical staff, manages the patient flow, and partners with physicians to ensure high-quality care for patients with cardiac implantable devices.

The position requires an RN license in DC or a compact jurisdiction, 3–4 years of related experience, and preferred IBHRE certification.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required in District of Columbia or compact state
• IBHRE certification within 2 years preferred
• 3-4 years of progressively responsible job-related experience required

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct activities of assigned personnel including hiring recommendations and disciplinary actions
• Develop and maintain standards of care for patients with CIEDs
• Maintain patient device database and ensure FDA compliance and efficient workflow
• Coordinate day-to-day patient flow in the Arrhythmia Center Device Clinic and adjust schedules to meet patient needs
• Oversee patient billing, scheduling, and report generation for the pacemaker/defibrillator clinic
• Plan and deliver educational programs for staff, patients, and family members
• Monitor device performance and respond to safety alerts promptly
• Collaborate with research coordinators on inpatient and outpatient device trials
• Monitor patient outcomes and update policy/guidelines based on data

Skills

Clinical leadership

Healthcare operations

Device clinic experience

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CIED device management software

Job description

About the Job

General Summary of Position

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.

Minimal Qualifications
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.