RN - Device Clinic (FT) Days, Outpatient Clinic
Company: Ballad Health
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
*Job Title:*RN - Device Clinic (FT) Days, Outpatient Clinic -
Johnson City, TN*Job Code:*MSHA000BSM*Location:*CARDIOVASCULAR
ASSOCIATES, Johnson City, TN*Position Type:*Full-time (scheduled 72
hrs or more per pay period)*Job Definition**Job Description**SCOPE
OF POSITION*Demonstrates knowledge of ACC guidelines for rhythm
management. Functions independently in complex situations,
generally without physician intervention, but recognizing when
physician notification/intervention is required. Demonstrates
ability to navigate patients medical record for information
pertinent to clinic visit. Interrogates, programs, and
troubleshoots pacemakers, ICDs and other implantable cardiac
devices in accordance with physician-approved protocols,
demonstrating competency in the devices.Demonstrates familiarity
with devices produced by multiple manufacturers.Manages the device
schedule, seeing patients every 30 minutes and generating a
thorough report at the end of every visit. Appropriately arranges
all aspects of follow-up for device patients. Demonstrates skill in
the area of patient education (i.e. wound care, when to call the
office, how to utilize phone monitoring equipment, and general
arrhythmia information).Balances independent decision-making (using
nursing knowledge and experience), while recognizing the need for
input from physicians and mid-level providers. Demonstrates
efficiency and accuracy in the over-reading of pacemaker and ICD
telephone monitoring reports. Returns patient phone calls within 8
hours of receiving calls, thoroughly documenting
instructions/explanations given.Accurately and efficiently
over-reads pacemaker telephone and ICD remote monitoring reports.
Proficiently interprets ICD EGMs and arrhythmia
discrimination.Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency in use of
EHR.Refills prescriptions accurately, according to prescription
refill policy.Serves as clinical resource to non-nursing techs and
to non-EP nursing staff. Other duties, as assigned.*REPORTING
RELATIONSHIP*See Table of Organization.*EDUCATION AND
EXPERIENCE*Current Tennessee RN license. BLS, ACLS
certified.Excellent knowledge of cardiac rhythms with ability to
accurately identify abnormal rhythms. Previous electrophysiology
cardiac experience preferred.Ability to complete Device Competency
Checklist. Attends regular industry-provided seminars. NASPE
certification preferred.*Compensation**Location and Work
Requirements**Shift:*Day*On Call:*No*Weekends:*No*Travel
Required:*Local TravelJob Type: Full-timeby Jobble
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