Cardiac Device Registered Nurse

Posted:
10/28/2024, 11:59:01 PM

Location(s):
Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Why ThedaCare?   

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. 

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility.  A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

  • Lifestyle Engagement
    • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support  

  • Access & Affordability
    • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Cardiology Clinic Cardiac Device Registered Nurse monitors and reviews cardiac rhythms in person and from remote transmissions, retrieves and triages that information, prepares data for entry to electronic health record, and ensures physician evaluation with appropriate billing and follow up.

Job Description:

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SCHEDULE:

  • 8 hour DAY shift M-F (8-4:30p / 8:30-5p)

  • No weekend requirements & No call!

Why you should become a RN with ThedaCare:

  • A.D.N to BSN program with strategic Nursing Tuition Assistance

  • Magnet Journey- care model encompassing holistic view of people and community

  • Academic partnerships that support student learning and Quality Improvement projects

  • Clinician and Leader Nightingale Award recipient

  • Nursing excellence and recognition program

  • Nurse Intern/Extern programs

  • Robust Shared Governance

  • Population Health and Life Inspired Movement

  • Clinical Advancement Program (CAP)

  • Onsite BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, ALSO and specialty certifications

  • Development/Growth opportunity within the Organization: Emergency Services/Trauma Care, Obstetrics, Medical Surgical, Intensive Care, Intermediate Care, Behavioral Health, Surgical Services, Cancer Care, Homecare, Hospice, Skilled Nursing Care, Neuro Care, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Inpatient Rehab, Outpatient IV, Ambulatory Clinic, Diabetes Education, Wound Care, Telemetry/Cardiac, Phone Triage, and much more!

Provides evaluation and programming of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices under the supervision of a physician. Troubleshoots complex device programming issues under the supervision of a physician. Provides timely feedback of cardiac device diagnostic information to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Interrogates devices (i.e., pacemakers and automated internal cardioverter defibrillators) and interprets devices for basic threshold and intracardiac measurements, and makes necessary program changes under the direction of the electrophysiologist. Examines wounds post-device implant on initial visit of all post-op patients to ensure the incision is healing appropriately and communicates issues or problems with the electrophysiologist. Educates patients and families regarding device function, clinic follow-up scheduling, and device home monitoring. Ensures correct billing and coding of device checks. Manages remote device follow up and schedules follow up appointments with patients as appropriate based on the data interpretation. Manages the device database by entering interrogation data. Schedules follow up appointments with patients as appropriate based on the data interpretation. Completes the charge capture process in the electronic medical record for all patients seen in the device clinic and/or captured by remote device follow-ups. Assists in the maintenance of the daily schedule of all device clinics to ensure adequate clinical workflow.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Current Wisconsin RN Licensure

  • Minimum of 1 year: General Cardiac Experience Required

  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR Associates Degree in Nursing with an agreement to obtain the BSN within five years.

  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation and EKG

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance

  • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Scheduled FTE:

0.8

Location:

ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No