EP Device Nurse / Catawba Valley Cardiology / Full Time

Catawba Valley Medical Group; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Group in Conover, NC, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide technical support for cardiac devices and perform nursing care. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals and requires a graduate degree in nursing.

Candidates must have a current NC RN license and BCLS certification. Experience in cardiac patient care and IV medication administration is essential. This position offers an opportunity to work in a progressive cardiology environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State.
• Requires certification as a BCLS from the American Heart Association.
• One year experience in Cardiac patient care and IV medications handling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cardiac device technical support.
• Perform nursing care activities under supervision.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to meet customer needs.

Skills

Technical support for cardiac devices

IV medication administration

Basic EKG proficiency

Collaboration with health care professionals

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Current NC RN license

Graduate of accredited device program

BCLS certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Under limited supervision delivers cardiac device technical support and performs a wide variety of nursing care activities and/or administrative duties for the Cardiology medical office outpatients under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or licensed advanced practice provider. Collaborates with other health care professionals and agencies to meet the needs of our customers. Must be competent in interrogation and programming of cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators.

Education & Credentials – Required

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State.
• Graduate of accredited device program.
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required within three months of employment date.

Education & Credentials – Preferred

• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Requirements

Effective May 4, 2015, newly employed Registered Nurses and current employees promoted to Registered Nurse positions are required to obtain a BSN or higher nursing degree. Exception: RNs employed in positions at Catawba Valley Medical Group (CVMG), Fairgrove Primary Health (FPH) and Catawba Valley Infectious Disease (CVID) are exempt from this requirement. The BSN or higher nursing degree must be completed within five years from the date of employment or placement into the RN position. Incumbents in CVMC RN positions on the effective date will not be required to satisfy the BSN degree requirement to maintain their current position, be promoted to a charge nurse or Operating Room specialty RN position or apply for lateral RN positions in another CVMC department. Exceptions: RNs transferring to the IRT department are subject to the BSN requirement. Effective 03/28/2019: RNs transferring from CVMG, FPH or CVID into RN positions at CVMC are subject to the BSN requirement.

Work Experience – Required

One year experience in Cardiac patient care and proficient at administering IV medications. Given specialized training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of EKG, Treadmill Stress Tests, Amiodarone Clinic and Anticoagulation Therapy Clinic within one year of employment. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.

Work Experience – Preferred

• Two or more years’ experience in a Cardiology patient care setting including Treadmill Stress tests, EKGs, Anticoagulation Therapy and Nursing Diuretic Protocol.
• One year experience in interrogation, programming and interpretation of Pacemakers and Defibrillators as well as performing EKG’s. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.