Device Clinic RN

Job Summary

The Device Clinic Registered Nurse is responsible for the overall organization of both in-office and remote pacemaker follow-ups. In office duties include patient scheduling, device interrogation, appropriate reprogramming, patient assessment, patient/family teaching, completion of clinical documentation, and billing. Remote device monitoring responsibilities include patient scheduling, review of downloaded patient device data at appropriate intervals, patient/family teaching, completion of clinical documentation, and billing. The Device Clinic Registered Nurse is responsible for communicating all relevant changes in patient and device status to the supervising cardiologist/cardiology nurse practitioner in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
Graduate of a professional accredited nursing school required.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience pacemaker/ICD device interrogation/reprogramming required.
Licensure and/or Certification
Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts.
Current BLS certification
HRS/NASPE certification preferred.

Skills
Competence in interrogation/reprogramming of Medtronic, Saint Jude Medical, Boston Scientific, and Biotronik pacemakers-ICD's.
Strong patient assessment skills.
Advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
Excellent computer skills required.
Ability to maintain confidential information.