Description
We are seeking a Cardiac Device Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital.
The Cardiac Device RN is a licensed professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, coordinating, planning, implementation, and evaluating care of patients who have had Cardiac Devices implanted for treatment or diagnosis of cardiac-related rhythms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interrogate implanted devices, monitor and document patients' response to therapy or changes in device settings, and make programming adjustments per physician's orders.
- Address and prioritize remote transmissions and alert management, including troubleshooting devices.
- Maintain the Device Clinic Database and perform all aspects of the clinic database management.
- Provide patient education regarding devices and respond to calls for device-related issues from patients, providers, and vendors.
- Commit to continuing education in implantable device procedures and technology.
- Collaborate with compliance to develop, implement, and follow through on action plans when industry device recalls and advisories occur.
Requirements:
- Current RN License in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Practice-specific certification as required by the clinical setting (e.g., ACLS, PALS).
- Previous cardiology experience; ECG, Tele Unit, CV ICU, Cath Lab, or CV positions within the industry.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer software.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work, multitask, and follow through on details.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as an RN.
- Previous experience in arrhythmia management and implanted cardiac devices.
- IBHRE (International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners) certification.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
Physical Requirements:
- Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication and the ability to hear and understand spoken information.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients, bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
Salary: $37.45 - $57.29 per hour.
Benefits: We offer a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness.