Registered Nurse- Cardiology Device

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Wilmington (DE); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid Time Off

Federal retirement plan

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

Resumo da oferta

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Registered Nurse in Cardiology at the Wilmington VA Medical Center.

The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care in the Cardiology Department, assist with echocardiography, stress testing, pacemaker/defibrillator interrogations, and remote surveillance programs. Requirements include graduation from an approved nursing program, current state license, English proficiency, and the ability to work in a high‑acuity setting.

Qualificações

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the accrediting bodies (ACEN/CCNE)
• Current State license as a graduate nurse and unobstructed licensure in the U.S.
• English language proficiency and ability to communicate effectively in a clinical setting

Responsabilidades

• Interrogates, reprograms, and troubleshoots implantable cardiac devices
• Provides nursing care in the Cardiology Department including echocardiography and stress testing
• Performs 12-lead EKGs and supports remote surveillance/monitoring programs

Conhecimentos

Cardiology nursing

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Formação académica

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN)

Ferramentas

Cardiac monitoring devices

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Summary

This position is located at the Wilmington VA medical Center for a Registered Nurse in Cardiology.

Summary

This position is located at the Wilmington VA medical Center for a Registered Nurse in Cardiology.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13084523
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Preferred Experience: Experience with cardiac implantable devices - including pacemakers - ICD's - CRT-P - and CRT-D devices
• -Experience with device interrogation - programming support - and remote device monitoring
• - Ability to recognize and interpret basic cardiac rhythms - arrythmias - and device-related abnormalities
• - Familiarity with device platforms/ manufacturers such as Medtronic - Boston Scientific - Biotronic
• - Experience reviewing and triaging remote transmissions and device alerts
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• Also requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - lifting and pushing
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

Duties

• The Implantable Cardiac Device & Stress Testing Registered Nurse (RN) duties include - but are not limited to - the following: Interrogates - reprograms - and troubleshoots all CIED (which includes pacemaker - defibrillators - and loop recorders)
• Performs nursing care within the Cardiology Department including Echocardiography
• The non-invasive areas of Cardiology include Echocardiography - Cardiac Stress Testing & Imaging - Cardiac Monitors such as Holter Monitors and Zio Patches - and the Pacemaker/Defibrillator Interrogations & Remote Surveillance Program
• Provides nursing care and support for patients undergoing echocardiographic & cardiac stress testing procedures such as transthoracic echo - dobutamine or chemically induced stress echo - exercise stress echo - transesophageal echo - exercise treadmill - and nuclear stress testing procedures
• Applies cardiac monitors for home monitoring needs
• Utilizes cardiac rhythm recognition in scanning Holter monitors to identify cardiac rhythms and prepares data reports including rhythm strips for physician interpretation
• Performs 12 lead EKGs and utilize the software for editing and processing of EKG tracings
• Assists with management of the pacemaker / defibrillator remote surveillance program
• Troubleshoots remote monitoring equipment - provides education to patients on remote monitoring needs - pulls remote monitoring schedules for patients - ensures initial remote transmission post implant is successful - assists with abnormal remote transmissions under the guidance of the Cardiologist or Cardiology medical team and assists as needed for device/lead recalls and safety alerts
• Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm - 8:00 am-4:30pm