Registered Nurse-Coordinator Cardiac Device Specialist

Karmanos Cancer Institute; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse-Coordinator to specialize in cardiac device management. In this pivotal role, you will respond to patient inquiries, manage device care, and collaborate with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to work within a comprehensive healthcare network that values quality patient care. If you are passionate about cardiac health and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is a perfect fit for you. Join a team where your expertise will make a significant impact on patients' lives and contribute to advancing cardiac care in the community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in cardiac device management required.
• BLS certification from AHA required before start date.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient inquiries pre and post-op regarding cardiac devices.
• Coordinate care management with physicians and healthcare teams.

Skills

Cardiac device management

Interrogation techniques

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current State of Michigan RN License

Specialized training in cardiac device management

Tools

AllScripts

Job description

McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.

Registered Nurse-Coordinator Cardiac Device Specialist

Answers and responds to patient phone calls prior to and following procedure related to appropriateness of medications, lab results or other related patient inquiries; communicates with Physician and/or NP about patient problems or issues. In collaboration with physician, performs the technical management of implanted cardiac pacemaker and ICD devices. Coordinates the management of the care of the device patient with the physician and other members of the healthcare team. Performs basic interrogation and adjustments to programming per protocol or specific order and troubleshoots basic, intermediate and advanced device issues.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for responding to pre and post-op phone calls from patients regarding concerns/questions.
• Sends out referral letters to referring doctors through AllScripts.
• Mails out device check letters to referring doctors.
• Assists with scheduling procedures and arranging pre-op testing; follows up on lab values.
• Manages Coumadin clinic, reviewing INR results and adjusting warfarin dosing per protocol.
• Performs patient education regarding anticoagulation, antiarrhythmic drugs, and/or cardiac devices.
• Assesses patients for device/rhythm related issues. Assessment includes presenting or recent symptoms, and pertinent history.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current State of Michigan RN License
• Minimum of five years recent work experience working with cardiac device management in a hospital or physician’s office
• Minimum of 1 1/2 years of specialized training in cardiac device management and interrogation techniques
• BLS card from AHA required before start date (valid at least 60 days beyond start date)

Preferred:

• Ten years of experience in cardiac device management/pacemaker clinic highly desired

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Current implantable cardiac device management and interrogation skills for all current models - required
• Ability to read and interpret 12 lead ECG’s and key cardiac arrhythmia’s - required
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills - required
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills - required
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups - required

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 25002401
• Daily Work Times: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• On Call: No

Equal Opportunity Employer

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.