Cardiology Device Clinic Nurse

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

Overview: Join the Presbyterian Heart Group's team of nurses, physicians, and advanced practice clinicians in caring for patients with cardiovascular heart disease. We are searching for an EP/Device RN to join our Arrhythmia and Device Service. We have a large volume RN Device Clinic, serving multiple sites within Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Preferred candidate will have experience in cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) management, advanced knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias, antiarrhythmic medications and cardiac rhythm treatment protocols and procedures. Primary responsibilities include in-person and remote CIED evaluation, testing and reprogramming of all CIEDs (pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization devices, and injectable loop recorders), collaborating with electrophysiologists and APCs on cardiac rhythm and device issues, patient education post implant, and long-term management of devices that includes patients enrolled in research protocols and manufacturer MD notifications. Additional responsibilities include handling telephone inquiries, seeing patients in the office, and assisting the hospital team. You will be interfacing with patients, family members, providers, schedulers, and outpatient caregivers as an essential member of our 21st century multidisciplinary team. The Cardiology Device Clinic Nurse is a highly skilled, technically adept nursing position that serves to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document professional nursing care of patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) to include pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy and implantable loop recorders. Is proficient and comfortable functioning autonomously as a provider for CIED management but also functions as a valued team member in the overall cardiology care of CIED patients. Perform in-person CIED evaluations, completing the required testing, assessment and management of device function for optimal performance; assess patient symptoms and clinical status with regard to patient's implanted device; address need for arrhythmia management, and/or adjustment of antiarrhythmic medication, anticoagulation and possible need for invasive electrophysiological intervention thereby collaborating with Electrophysiologist and/or cardiologist, or arrhythmias. A strong patient advocate, providing patient education specific to CIED management, underlying electrical heart rhythm abnormalities, arrhythmias and other cardiac related conditions. As a patient liaison, this position functions as an expert resource within Presbyterian Healthcare Delivery system in collaboration with primary care physicians, cardiologists, nursing staff, APCs, medical assistants, clerical and scheduling staff, Radiology department, Research Department, Hospice services and invasive CVL/Electrophysiology Lab. If this sounds like an area you would be interested in, please apply! Job Description
Type of Opportunity: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: 4 - 10 hour days Interested in learning more? Text a recruiter at 505-295-0771 Qualifications: Education: Associate Degree in Nursing. Credentials: Registered Nurse - State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required.
BLS and ACLS certification within 90 days of hire. Experience: Cardiac step-down, critical care, and interventional radiology experience preferred. Benefits: We offer more than the standard benefits!
Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! Learn more about our employee benefits: As part of the nursing team at Presbyterian, you'll realize even more perks! Shift differentials for nights, weekends and permanent weekends
Proffessional Nursing Career Path (Certification differentials, tuition assistance/scholarship opportunities, various lead differentials)
Relocation bonus/Sign on bonus (for certain positions)
Malpractice and general liability insurance Why work at Presbyterian
As an organization, we are committed to improving the health of our communities. From hosting growers' markets to partnering with local communities, Presbyterian is taking active steps to improve the health of New Mexicans. For our employees, we offer a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who choose to work here. The hard work of our physicians, nurses, employees, board members and volunteers grew Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system that serves more then 875,000 New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. About our Regional Delivery System
Presbyterian's Regional Delivery System is a network of six hospitals and medical centers throughout rural New Mexico including locations in Clovis, Espanola, Ruidoso, Santa Fe, Socorro and Tucumcari. Our regional facilities are home to more than 1,600 clinical and non-clinical employees who help make Presbyterian the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 statewide employees. With a variety of services ranging from general surgery to pediatrics to heart and cancer care, our regional employees are proud to provide close-to-home care for their communities. About New Mexico
New Mexico continues to grow steadily in population and features a low cost of living. Varied landscapes bring filmmakers here from around the world to capture a slice of the natural beauty New Mexicans enjoy every day. Our landscapes are as diverse as our culture - from mountains, forests, canyons, and lakes, to caverns, hot springs and sand dunes. New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing, and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses. #RN123#LI-MB1

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