EP Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Electrophysiology Arrhythmia -Days

Virginia Commonwealth University Health; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking an Outpatient Electrophysiology Device and Arrhythmia Nurse Coordinator to support EP patients. You will coordinate care, interpret device data, and assist in clinic flow with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You will collaborate with EP Lab, Radiology, and referring providers, educate patients on medications, and arrange same-day testing while ensuring timely follow-up and access across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current Compact RN licensure in Virginia or eligible.
• Certification in cardiac nursing or electrophysiology preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in cardiology.
• Experience in cardiology, preferably CICU or telemetry setting, ECG interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Manage care across the continuum from testing to implantation and follow-up care.
• Analyze/interpret remote transmissions from pacemakers, defibrillators, heart monitors and smart watches.
• Coordinate same-day testing and urgent prior authorizations for procedures.
• Provide education on medications for heart rate, rhythm control and anticoagulation.
• Refill cardiac medications and ensure yearly follow-up per guidelines.
• Collaborate with EP Lab, Radiology and referring providers to optimize patient flow.

Skills

Cardiology

Telemetry

ECG interpretation

Nursing

Patient education

Care coordination

Remote monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

RN Licensure (Virginia or compact)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

The Outpatient Electrophysiology Device and Arrhythmia Nurse Coordinator demonstrates clinical knowledge in cardiology and applies this knowledge to support electrophysiology patients at VCU Health. The Nurse Coordinator provides strong provider support in clinic, coordinates patient management and assists in patient flow throughout the health system. Processes, analyzes and enacts appropriately on readings from cardiac devices, recorded cardiac rhythms from device transmissions, smart watch ECG’s and office ECG’s; closely collaborates with providers to provide safe and efficient patient care. The Nurse Coordinator also assists providers in clinic with pre and post patient assessments, reviews and documents patient history and chief complaints in EPIC in the form of a history and physical, provides patient education, device interrogation, medication refills, and pending procedural, lab and testing orders. Nurse coordinator supports patient care needs as a part of collaboratives with Radiology and CV imaging, closely collaborates with EP Lab and referring provider practices.

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 escape 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.

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

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

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 EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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