Cardiac Device RN

Overview

Sign on bonus and relocation assistance is available.  Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state  CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Responsibilities

Will perform all duties related to the device clinic for Virginia Mason Medical Center. This includes direct patient care, necessary re-programing and remote device monitoring. This person will be a resource for both EP and non-EP providers and will provide education to staff and patients as directed. Will participate in 24-7 call rotation for Device Clinic patient support.

Independently analyze device function, including review of device parameters, testing of sensing/capture thresholds for each lead, assessing lead integrity and battery status. Independently program device based on findings of above.

Perform full interrogations and make necessary programming changes to all implantable cardiac devices, including pacemakers, defibrillators, biventricular devices, and loop recorders from all utilized device manufacturers.

Interpret device data and reports all pertinent clinical or device related findings to the physicians. This includes but is not limited to arrhythmia episodes, correlating these episodes with symptoms, lead functionality, and battery life.

Accurately and thoroughly document all newly implanted devices and all device interrogations.

Educate patients regarding appropriate follow up schedules, remote monitoring and general device information and rhythm.

 

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Qualifications

On call is required for this job.  

 

Current Washington State licensure as an RN - CPR certification is required every two years - Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing. - Strong patient assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in team setting, Current working knowledge of electronic medical records.

 

BSN degree is preferred.

Ideal candidates will have:

Knowledge of the principles, practices, protocols and equipment/devices relating to cardiac nursing, including electrophysiology and arrhythmia/dysrhythmia. Knowledge of Cardiac Implanted Electronic Devices (CIEDs), including testing, assessment and programming. Knowledge of telemetry, pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and electrophysiological procedures.Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures and practice applicable to delivering and evaluating patient care in an outpatient environment.

Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing. There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes With finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.