Summary:

Reporting to Clinical Manager (or designee) the Electrophysiology (EP) Device RN will provide thorough proficient interrogation and re-programming in person remotely and/or via phone transmission to patients with cardiac implantable electrical devices (CIEDs). Responsible for initial device analysis preliminary report generation and alerting physician or non-physician practitioner to urgent issues requiring further attention. 

Responsibilities:

� Interrogate interpret and re-program cardiac devices with minimal physician supervision.

� Trouble shoot critical device issues and take immediate steps toward resolution.

� Collaborate with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers regarding device status and accurately document device analysis in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for review.

� Obtains and interprets a health history for patients seen in clinic. Reviews laboratory and other test results taking note of abnormalities and acting on abnormalities according to established protocols and/or reporting of same to provider. Provides necessary nursing intervention as appropriate.

� Assists with the management of patient calls such as taking direct patient calls or triaging calls. Provides information to patients regarding diagnostic test results.

� Educate patients on all aspects of their device including remote monitoring shock plans and follow-up protocol.

� Provides telephone or in clinic advice to patients regarding treatment of certain minor acute problems related to cardiac care. May call pharmacy for patients requesting medication refills.

� May perform the following � mix administer and start IVs; administer EKGs; remove sutures; provide wound care/dressings.

� Ensure charges are accurately captured for device interrogation.

� Schedule patients for device appointment follow up in EMR and remote website.

� Immediately contact �no show" patients to ensure they are re-scheduled.

� Travel to associate offices for assigned device clinics.

� Participate in positive proactive inter- and intra-departmental communication. Promote a healthy clinical environment and good working relationships.

� Serve as resource to physicians and other practice employees regarding device patients and services.

� Ability to utilize and maintain programmers of multiple vendors.

� Keep equipment in good working condition and notify appropriate personnel of problem areas or safety issues.

� Ensure programming rooms are adequately stocked with necessary supplies.

� Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.

� Expected to identify process improvement ideas and contribute to creating solutions. 

� Perform wound and device checks post device implantation

� Demonstrate leadership effective communication and excellent critical thinking skills.

Other information:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:

� Baccalaureate in Nursing with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island

� Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

� Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

� International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE) certification not required but desirable within two years of practice.

EXPERIENCE:

Two to three years related RN experience in Cardiology Required. Experience in Electrophysiology Preferred. This job has a very technical component. Applicants must be open to an extensive training period.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ambulatory outpatient cardiology office environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care.

INDEPENDENT ACTION:

Responds to individual patient-care situations demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired through education certification and work experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union