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Registered Nurse (RN) - EP Device. Part time position in Cardiology: Electrophysiology. Monday-Friday hours scheduled between 8am-4:30pm, Kenosha Hwy 50 and Mt. Pleasant locations, with occasional coverage at St. Luke's when needed. Highly specialized in health care procedures and how electrical medical devices function.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
Consistently orders tests and reviews results according to department protocol or as ordered by physician
Performs trans telephonic 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
Schedules all trans telephonic 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
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
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
Requirements:
Nurse, Registered (RN), in the State of Wisconsin
CPR certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire
Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
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 interpretation of EKG/cardiac rhythms/ arrhythmias
Demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Good computer and organizational skills
Good communication skills
Ability to assess, plan and intervene and evaluate the physical, emotional and education needs of patients
Basic keyboarding and typing skills
What we offer:
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs