Cardiac Device Nurse
| Company | The University of Kansas Hospital |
|---|---|
| Location | Olathe, KS, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Associates Degree and 5 years of cardiac device experience may be substituted for Bachelor’s – ONLY for tenured UKHS employees moving into the position
- Bachelor Degree Nursing Anyone hired into or moved into the position after 10/1/2024
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) upon Hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association (AHA) upon Hire
- Must have current active multi-state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working, with proof of application of a multi-state RN license in the state in which you live. Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multi-state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026. upon Hire
- Successful completion of a cardiac device rhythm management course within within 180 Days
Responsibilities
- Coordinate care by triaging orders, device data and the clinical scenario to provide recommendations for programming of device patients undergoing proton therapy, radiation oncology, spine center, peri, post operative and/or MRI.
- Coordinate care for hospitalized device patients by performing in-person device evaluation, communicating to vendor representatives, or utilizing remote transmission technology.
- Telephonic assessment and guidance for cardiac device patients to provide seamless coordination of care utilizing device data to optimize patient health.
- Provides comprehensive patient care by accurately identifying malfunctions, alerts, and sub-optimal device operations along with clinical scenario and following up appropriately with the patient and provider teams.
- Manage patients enrolled in remote monitoring services. Coordinate plan of care by triaging alerts and communicating with provider’s aligned nursing teams.
- Creates and maintains a supportive work environment for the entire team. Creates and maintains an atmosphere of respect and courtesy toward patients, staff and colleagues.
- Maintains clinical relevance, demonstrating self-development by keeping current on a variety of clinical and health care topics
- Collaborates in patient end of life scenarios with device management and programming.
- Respond to ED for coordination of care, triaging and urgent device interrogation and programming.
- Maintains competency with new device software and device technologies across various vendors
- Expert in deciphering complex cardiac device data elements
- Participates in process improvement, quality, and safety initiatives within the department.
- Coordinate and develop plan of care for patients who have a device with a clinical field advisory. Follow up with all patients who have a cardiac device product alert.
- Provide care navigation and triage patient lists when device advisories are issued.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Preferred Qualifications
- Cardiac Device Remote Monitoring Specialist (CDRMS) – International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE)
- Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC) – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) – International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE)