Pediatric Cardiology Device EP RN

aah; United States; On-site; USD 4,890,000 - 7,336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a registered nurse with experience in pediatric cardiology device clinics. You will support patients undergoing pacemaker/ICD care, educate families, and coordinate device monitoring and interrogations.

The role requires BSN or equivalent, RN licensure, and 2+ years of clinical experience, with EP/device exposure highly preferred. This is a full-time, on-site position in a busy pediatric cardiology setting.

Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience
• RN licensure required
• EP/Device clinic or cardiovascular exposure preferred

Responsibilities

• Consistently encourages questions from patients and families and provides education on heart pacing.
• Administers medications according to policy and monitors response.
• Evaluates and manages care of patients with cardiac pacemakers and ICDs.
• Contacts patients regarding recalls and monitors device changes as needed.
• Performs device interrogations and reprogramming in office or clinic settings.

Skills

Patient education

Communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

BSN or equivalent

2 years clinical experience

EP/Device clinic or CV experience

Job description

Department:

38134 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Doctors: Pediatric Cardiology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

0.9 FTE

Pay Range:

$35.50 - $53.25

Major Responsibilities:

• Consistently encourages questions from patients and their families and offers guidance that fosters compliance. Provides patient education on all aspects of heart pacing.
• Administers medications according to approved policy/procedure following protocol or physician order and monitors response.
• Evaluates and manages the care of patients with cardiac pacemakers and automatic internal cardiac defibrillator systems.
• Responsible for contacting patients in regards to any company recalls thus requiring closer and more frequent monitoring and taking appropriate measures for any further changes in the device that may be required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of devices, the effects of devices and utilizes critical thinking skills. Highly specialized in health care procedures and how electrical medical devices function.
• Performs an independent daily review of remote transmission of the devices implanted within patients. Correlates information with the clinical condition of patients to assist in the management of arrhythmias.
• Responsible for performing all interrogations and necessary reprogramming of devices in patients who are scheduled in the office setting, according to type of device, insurance restrictions and patient needs.
• Prepares patients for exams and treatments physically and mentally and monitors their response.
• Capable of assisting physician with all procedures and treatments for the unit he/she works in.
• Is knowledgeable of assisting with job duties of all personnel in the department.

Indirect Nursing Care:

• Consistently orders tests and reviews results according to department protocol or as ordered by physician.
• Performs transtelephonic checks on pacemaker patients requiring this mode of follow up due to age / type of pacemaker in between office follow up visits to check basic function and generator battery life status. Provides these reports to physicians.
• Schedules all transtelephonic checks via EMR system and notifies patients.
• Reports abnormal findings, patient complaints, or concerns, to physician or supervisor.
• Assures the accuracy and completeness of messages. Triages and prioritizes messages, communicating information to providers/patients in a timely manner. Demonstrates triage skills pertinent to determining normal and abnormal conditions. Reviews information regarding the patient's device, health history, medications and all information pertaining to the patient's heart failure status.
• Displays a courteous, alert and pleasant tone of voice, speaking clearly and in a relaxed manner.
• Restates information to ensure clarity and accuracy.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers, transfers calls when appropriate, staying on the line and announcing where and why call was transferred.
• Explains procedures and test results using language appropriate to patient's level of understanding.
• Serves as an advocate and liaison between patients, staff, physicians and external customers by sharing necessary information to ensure continuity of care. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective, efficient and safe patient care: Electrophysiologists, Cardiologists, Surgeons, Cardiac Nurses and Device Nurses in other clinics.

Documentation:

• Provides consistent and accurate documentation of patient information, care and concerns in the EMR according to the guidelines provided in the Documentation Policy and as otherwise instructed.
• Completes billing of all services provided in the device clinic.
• Consistently completes vouchers, referrals and requisitions with all appropriate information including medical record number and services codes or using EMR.
• Completes all patient documentation within two full clinic business days after care and/or services have been provided according to the Missing Documentation policy guidelines.

Time Management:

• Consistently manages time and demonstrates resource management skills effectively to complete daily activities.
• Consistently knows how and when to delegate tasks to others.
• Consistently watchful of patient flow by keeping rooms clean, stocked and available and maintains adequate inventory.
• Consistently checks equipment and trays for proper functioning and availability in busy times.
• Provides direction and supervision to other licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Demonstrates flexibility by performing additional duties when and where indicated.

Licensure:

• Nurse, Registered (RN)

Education/Experience Required:

• BSN or equivalent. Minimum 2 years clinical experience, with at least one-year current experience in EP/Device clinic or 5+ years of cardiovascular experience.
• Proficient in inte