EP RN: Electrophysiology & Pacemaker Care Specialist

Trinity Health; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking an RN with critical care and cardiac experience to support arrhythmia services and general nursing care in an office setting. The role includes triaging calls, assisting physicians, and performing pacemaker/ICD procedures per protocol.

Prerequisites include Iowa RN licensure, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and ECG/12-lead EKG coursework. Driver’s license and safe driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of RN nursing experience required. Two years of critical care experience preferred or clinical cardiac equivalent experience required.
• Current licensure as RN, state of Iowa or compact state.
• Valid Iowa Driver’s/Chauffeurs License required, must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, must be at least 18 years of age and be eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks). Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia class completion within 6 months
• Level II 12 Lead EKG class completion within 1 year
• Level III Advanced 12 Lead EKG class within 18 months

Responsibilities

• Triages phone calls, gives verbal and written orders according to standing orders or established protocols.
• Provides assistance to EP doctor in office, and facilitates office schedule.
• Performs interrogation and reprogramming on all models of pacemakers and ICDs, and documents according to IHC protocols.
• Performs general and cardiac nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards.
• Reviews remote transmissions and completes documentation according to IHC protocol.
• Reads and researches patient records, charts and Practice Manager System for other pertinent information. May dictate history and physical, consults and other professional related letters.
• Maintains practice standards in regard to Quality Improvement and OSHA.
• Provides patient and family education and documents in medical records.
• Acts as a problem solver as it relates to patient, family, physician issues according to protocol.
• Operate required vehicle(s) in a safe manner to perform required duties of the position.

Skills

Critical care

Nursing

Patient education

Communication

Education

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS (within 6 months)

Tools

ECG interpretation

IV therapy

Medication administration

Job description

Trinity Health is seeking an RN with critical care and cardiac experience to support arrhythmia services and general nursing care in an office setting. The role includes triaging calls, assisting physicians, and performing pacemaker/ICD procedures per protocol.

Prerequisites include Iowa RN licensure, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and ECG/12-lead EKG coursework. Driver’s license and safe driving record are required.