EP Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Electrophysiology Arrhythmia -Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking an experienced Cardiology RN to manage patient care across the continuum, from testing to follow-up. You will interpret remote transmissions and coordinate testing to optimize outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Nursing, a Virginia RN license (compact state eligible), and at least 3 years in cardiology; a Master's degree is preferred. Travel to multiple clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Minimum 3 years experience in cardiology.
• Active Virginia RN licensure or eligibility in compact state; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of this patient population to optimize outcomes by setting care goals with patients and medical staff.
• Analyze/interpret remote transmissions from pacemakers, defibrillators, heart monitors and smart watches; determine if rate/rhythm is critical and elevate appropriately.
• Continuously collects and evaluate data to direct treatments and coordinate testing to decrease ED visits.
• Manage patient symptoms; acute episodes with treating provider; coordinate care from testing to implantation and follow-up.
• Collaborate with clinic staff and care team; assist provider and patient across the care continuum.
• Educate on medications for heart rate, rhythm control and anticoagulation.
• Initiate and coordinate same-day testing; complete urgent prior authorizations for testing.
• Educate regarding disease process, symptoms management and treatment plan including cardiac procedures.
• Assess outside referrals for appropriateness and urgency.
• Coordinate with clinic staff to manage schedules and create space for critical patients as needed.
• Refill cardiac medications and ensure yearly follow-up per guidelines.
• Relate and review testing results with patients with provider recommendations.
• Travel to Williamsburg, Stony Point and Downtown clinics as schedules require.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the health system.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Telemetry patient care

Cardiology

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Essential Job Statements

Manages the care of this patient population to optimize outcomes by setting care goals with patients and medical staff.

Analyze/interpret remote transmissions from pacemakers, defibrillators, heart monitors and smart watches. Use data to determine if rate/rhythm is critical and elevate appropriately.

Continually collects and evaluate data to direct treatments and coordinate testing to decrease ED visits

Manage patient symptoms. Acute episodes collaborate with treating provider. Manage care across the continuum from testing to implantation and follow up care.

Close collaboration/provider support in clinic and functioning as a part of the care team. Assist provider and patient in all aspects of care along the care continuum.

Provide education on medications for heart rate, rhythm control and anticoagulation

Initiate and coordinate same day testing. Complete urgent prior authorizations for testing as needed

Provide education regarding disease process, symptoms management and treatment plan including cardiac procedures.

Assess outside referrals for appropriateness and urgency.

Coordinate with clinic staff to manage provider clinic schedules to add additional clinics and/or offload patients to provide additional space for critical patients as needed

Refill cardiac medications and ensure yearly follow up per guidelines

Relays and reviews testing results with patients with provider recommendations

Travel to Williamsburg, Stony Point and Downtown clinics depending on providers schedule

Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health

Patient Population: Demonstrates knowledge and related competencies of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age, specific needs and to provide the equitable care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Infant (1-12 months) (Remote Monitoring), Pediatrics (1-12 years) (Remote Monitoring), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program

Certification in specialty area

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure/Certification Required: Current Compact RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state. BLS Required

Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certification in cardiac nursing or electrophysiology

Minimum Qualifications

Years and Type of Required Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in cardiology

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Experience in cardiology, preferably CICU or telemetry setting, ECG interpretation

Cultural Responsiveness: Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: N/A

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *May have periods of constant interruptions. Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.),

Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending

Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards

Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision

Hazards: Depth perception, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes

Mental/Sensory -Emotional

Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly,

Reading, Logical Thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Noisy Environment, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change

Compensation Range

$73,133.00 - $120,744.00

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Days

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