Under provider direction,
Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing care to patients in a variety of clinical settings. Scope of responsibility is characterized by use of nursing process to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate human responses to actual or potential health problems utilizing appropriate practices, standards, protocols and guidelines. This particular position will work alongside the Electrophysiology (EP) Providers as well as work in a team environment focused on care and treatment of our electrophysiology (EP) patients. This hybrid position will include both on-site work and remote work. Hours are based off the operational needs of the department.
- The Electrophysiology Device Nurse manages and monitor cardiac device patients in collaboration with an attending physician
- Demonstrates the technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family
- This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort
- This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care
- This job provides direction, education, and serves as a role model in a clinical setting
- Along with the MA and APP, the Registered Nurse (RN) manages patient data in the cardiac device monitoring websites, databases and EMR.
- Performs clerical and clinical duties including patient education for the cardiac device management program.
- Schedules and prepares remote transmissions for provider review which includes assessment and timely documentation of device interrogations.
- Assists with the daily coordination of patient care to facilitate efficient patient flow.
- Delegates and supervises work as appropriate.
- Provide cardiac nursing care in the outpatient setting within the device remote program. May assist with in-office device clinic.
- Performs other duties as assigned including the process of supporting the practice clinics.
- Weekday, daytime hours- no weekends, nights or holidays required.
Qualifications:- Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
- Experience in cardiology and/or cardiac electrophysiology strongly preferred
- Potential for remote work
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN Required).
