Nurse - EP Device Specialist

BJC HealthCare; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BJC Medical Group is hiring a full-time Nurse - EP Device Specialist in Saint Louis, Missouri. You will provide clinical care for patients with implantable cardiac devices, including pacemakers and defibrillators, and manage device programming and troubleshooting.

The role emphasizes patient education, coordination with physicians, and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. A nursing RN license and 2–5 years of experience are required; a Bachelor's in Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• RN license.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-office and/or remote interrogations and reprogramming of cardiac devices; document care in EMR; ensure billing-compliant documentation.
• Review remote transmissions of implanted devices; perform follow-up in between visits; provide reports to physicians.

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Come join our team as a full-time Nurse - EP Device Specialist with BJC Medical Group in Saint Louis, Missouri, this is a rare opportunity to join a great team!

40-Hours per week (Tuesday to Friday)

Day Shift

Benefit Eligible

NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS, NO HOLIDAYS

Overview

BJC Medical Group is the multi-specialty physician organization of BJC HealthCare and includes over 600 doctors and advanced practice providers who are affiliated with the top-ranked hospitals in the area.

Since 1994, BJC Medical Group has provided access to the world’s best medicine through caring people and integrated systems. The providers are nationally recognized for excellent patient satisfaction and quality health care.

BJC Medical Group physicians are trained and certified in over 25 medical specialties and serve patients in more than 125 locations in the greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois areas.

The Heart Care Group is consistently recognized for their exceptional outcomes and patient care and our physician are among the top cardiologists. With experienced, highly respected physicians and caring staff, our practive specializes in superior diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for providing clinical care for patients with implantable cardiac devices including pacemakers, defibrillators and loop devices. Must demonstrate the professional and technical skills required to evaluate patient arrhythmia's and cardiac rhythm management devices, including program settings and troubleshooting. Acquires, maintains, and integrates knowledge of scientific principles and derived technology-based interventions for all cardiac devices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing in-office and/or remote interrogations and any necessary reprogramming of cardiac devices. Including the interpretation of arrhythmia's, troubleshoot, and reprogram settings of pacemakers and defibrillators according to patients needs and department protocols. Independently documents instance of patient care in electronic medical record. Assures the accuracy and completeness of documentation and adherence to billing guidelines.
• Performs independent daily reviews of remote transmissions from implanted devices. Completes trans-telephonic checks on patient devices requiring follow up in between office visits to assess basic function and patient status. Correlates information with the patients clinical condition to assist in the management of arrhythmias. Provides reports to physicians and completes required follow up.
• Triages and prioritizes patient plan of care and communicates information to providers/patients in a timely manner. Demonstrates triage skills pertinent to determining normal and abnormal conditions. Reviews patient information including device, health history, medications and health status. Provides appropriate education and support to patient and/or family.
• Responsible for documenting patient contacts regarding any company recalls including more frequent monitoring and taking appropriate actions for any required device changes.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

• At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Benefits Summary

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer